There is no known medical condition or disease called "KLM disease." The provided text references KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, or Royal Dutch Airlines) in various contexts, but none relate to a specific illness. The mentions of KLM involve:
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Travel-related health requirements: KLM's website discusses medical clearance needed for travel, specifically mentioning contagious diseases and the need for medical care or equipment. This highlights the importance of health declarations when flying but doesn't define a "KLM disease." (https://www.klm.com/information/assistance-health/medical-clearance)
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Airline operational issues: Several articles discuss disruptions to KLM services due to technical problems or global outages. These events impacted flight operations but are unrelated to a disease. (https://news.klm.com/problems-klmcom-en/, https://klmf.ly/3WsVZHX)
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A mention of KLM in an unrelated academic study: One research paper uses "KLM" as an abbreviation within a different context entirely – a Kernel Extreme Learning Machine used in plant disease diagnosis. This is not a disease associated with the airline. (https://journal.esrgroups.org/jes/article/view/1119)
The references also describe Kleine-Levin syndrome, a rare sleep disorder, but this is in no way connected to the airline KLM. Kleine-Levin syndrome is characterized by:
- Excessive sleepiness (hypersomnolence): Individuals may sleep up to 20 hours a day.
- Increased appetite (compulsive hyperphagia): They may experience significant increases in food consumption.
- Behavioral changes: These can vary widely.
(https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/kleine-levin-syndrome/, https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/kleine-levin-syndrome)
In conclusion, there's no such thing as "KLM disease." The term appears to be a misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
