Japanese Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
What type of organism causes Japanese encephalitis?
A
flavivirus
2
Q
Where is Japanese ENcephalitis normally seen?
A
South East Asia
China
Western Pacific
India
3
Q
What transmits Japanese encephalitis?
A
culex mosquitos
(breeds in rice paddy fields)
4
Q
Why is close contact with pigs a risk factor for Japanese encephalitis?
A
pigs = amplification host
aquatic birds = resevoir host
5
Q
Clinical features
A
headache
fever
seizures
confusion
Parkinsonian features = basal ganglia involvement
Can also present with acute flaccid paralysis
6
Q
Diagnostic investigation for Japanese encephalitis
A
serology or PCR
7
Q
Management
A
supportive.
8
Q
Prevention of disease
A
Vaccines
9
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