Researchers suggest that the loss of pyruvate carboxylase function in the nervous system, particularly the role of the enzyme in myelin formation and neurotransmitter production, also contributes to the neurologic features of pyruvate carboxylase deficiency.
ctenocephalides in Medicine. Ctenocephalides CtenÂ·oÂ·ceÂ·phalÂ·iÂ·des (tÄn'Å-sÉ-fÄl'Ä­-dÄz') n. A genus of fleas that includes species that are parasitic on dogs and cats; the species found on dogs can transmit tapeworm to humans.
What is tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)? Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an illness caused by a virus spread through tick bites. You can also get TBE by eating or drinking unpasteurized dairy products (such as milk and cheese) from infected goats, sheep, or cows. Symptoms include fever, achiness, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, and vomiting.