Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE): Introduction. 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. Click to Check.
The La Plata dolphin or Franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei) is found in coastal Atlantic waters of southeastern South America. It is a member of the river dolphin group and the only one that actually lives in the ocean and saltwater estuaries, rather than inhabiting exclusively freshwater systems.
The Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor) is endemic to the Indus river system of Pakistan. The species has been classified as endangered by IUCN, indicating that it faces a high risk of extinction in the near future. A century ago, the Indus river dolphin was found from the Himalayan foothills to the estuary of the Indus and also in its 4 major tributaries, the Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum.