Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE): A rare condition where inflammation of the brainstem results in various symptoms such as ataxia and ophthalmoplegia. The onset of symptoms is usually acute. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE) is available below.
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Prognosis for Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE): Despite the severe symptoms patients usually recover completely after a period of time. Recovery can take many months or years. Rare cases can result in death or the persistence of some symptoms.
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