3. Japanese Encephalitis

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

• JEV by Culex mosquito
• causes CNS disease in humans
• can lead to paralysis, coma and death

Question 2

Clinical Manifestations

Answer 2

• flu-like (fever, chills, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting)
• confusion
• drowsiness
• tremors/seizures (esp children)
• coma and paralysis

Question 3

Diagnostic Tests

Answer 3

• blood serum (antibody)

- CSF (antibody)

Question 4

Treatments

Answer 4

• symptomatic treatment
• rest
• IV therapy if cannot take orally
• encourage fluids as tolerated
• antipyretic
• analgesic