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What are the primary symptoms of Japanese encephalitis?
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fever, severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. As the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord (the meninges) becomes infected and swollen, the patient will develop a stiff and painful neck.
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When does primary encephalitis occur?
Primary encephalitis can happen to people at any time of the year (sporadic encephalitis), or can be part of an outbreak (epidemic encephalitis).
What are the symptoms of advanced Japanese encephalitis?
patients will continue to have extremely high fevers and their symptoms will get worse. In these cases, coma and then death occur in 7-14 days.
What kind of virus cause Japanese encephalitis?
that virus is also named as japanese encephalitis virus.
What is the treatment for Japanese encephalitis?
Only the symptoms of each patient can be treated. Fluids are given to decrease dehydration and medications are given to decrease fever and pain.
Who discovered the Japanese encephalitis virus?
Eastern equine encephalitis is a neurological disease caused by a virus that affects not only horses but humans as well. It causes symptoms such as fever, head pressing, lack of coordination, etc.
What is the target organ of Japanese encephalitis?
The target organ of Japanese encephalitis is the brain. The virus primarily infects the central nervous system, leading to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) which can cause symptoms such as severe headache, fever, confusion, and in severe cases, neurological damage. Host immune responses can also contribute to the pathology seen in the brain during infection.
Who should get the Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for those traveling to Asia and staying in affected rural areas during transmission season
How much does the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine cost?
About £150.00
How long can Encephalitis last?
Encephalitis symptoms may last several weeks
How may Japanese encephalitis be prevented?
vaccine is available for Japanese encephalitis and is commonly given to young children in areas where the disease is endemic. Travelers to these regions can also receive the vaccine.
What is prenatal encephalitis?
Primary encephalitis is caused by direct infection by the virus, while secondary encephalitis is due to a post-infectious immune reaction to viral infection elsewhere in the body
What are the symptoms of arbovirus encephalitis?
Patients with encephalitis suffer from headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, and sleepiness. As the disease progresses, more severe symptoms develop, including tremors, confusion, seizures, coma, and paralysis.
