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What is Japanese encephalitis?
most common cause of viral encephalitis in South East Asia, China the Western Pacific and India
Japanese encephalitisWhat are the main clinical features of Japanese encephalitis?
- majority of infection is asymptomatic
- headache, fever, seizures and confusion
- can also present with acute flaccid paralysis
How is Japanese encephalitis diagnosed?
serology or PCR
Japanese encephalitisWhat is the management of Japanese encephalitis?
- supportive
- Prevention is a vaccine
What are the main causes of Japanese encephalitis?
a flavivirus transmitted by culex mosquitos which breeds in rice paddy fields
Japanese encephalitis