Swollen brain cells may also apply pressure to the brain stem causing central nervous system dysfunction.

Liver disease, central nervous system dysfunction, and even death can occur if not treated.

Cirrhosis can cause immune system dysfunction, leading to infection.

Along with the risk of stroke comes high blood pressure and immune system dysfunction.

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (impaired automatic body functions) including:

And experience with the toxin has taught that some disorders once considered psychological in origin can be due to nervous system dysfunction.

The clinical condition may lead to renal failure, respiratory distress syndrome, central nervous system dysfunction and possible gastrointestinal bleeding.

Researchers are investigating a number of possibilities, including infections, stress, immune system dysfunction, and nutritional deficiencies.

Some of the symptoms that result from cell death include loss of motor control, cognitive deterioration and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

Though the etiology is not well understood, the disease is thought to be due to immune system dysfunction, and particularly improper functioning of neutrophils.