Term Name: vestibular neuronitis
Synonyms: Epidemic neurolabyrinthitis, Vestibular neuritis
Definition: A inner ear infectious disease caused by a viral infection which involves inflammation of the vestibular nerve. It usually results as a complication of an upper respiratory infection. This causes sudden and severe vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Auditory symptoms are usually absent.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:12683]   ( DOID:12683 )

Relationships
is a type of: vestibulocochlear nerve disease viral infectious disease