Japanese Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
What family is JE in
A
Flavaviridae
2
Q
Early symptoms that present
A
- Febrile illness, diarrhea, rigor
2. Seizures, headaches, vomiting, photophobia
3
Q
Later Symptoms that present
A
- polio like faccid paralysis
- parkinsonian syndrome
- hypertonia
- rigidity
- acute coma
4
Q
Classic description of JE is
A
-dull, flat, mask like face with wide, unblinking eye
5
Q
Does JE present with viremia
A
yes
6
Q
Pathogenesis of JE
A
- multiplication in the reticuloendothelial system
- Viremia
- Transport to target organ, brain
- Virus proliferate, CNS manifestations
7
Q
Host species for JE
A
Birds and pigs, transported by mosquitos
8
Q
Control
A
No treatment
Vaccine available elsewhere
