la Crosse Encephalitis
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| Name: la Crosse Encephalitis |
| Also known as: Californian Encephalitis; Jamestown Canyon Virus |
| Rare viral infection of the brain. |
Causes of la Crosse Encephalitis
Virus spread from other animals (eg. chipmunks) to man by a mosquito. Found throughout the southern United States. Usually occurs in children and in summer. Incubation period three to seven days. |
Symptoms of la Crosse Encephalitis
Fever, belly pains, dizziness, sore throat, cough, headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, disturbed mental functions, disorientation, coma and death. |
Tests for la Crosse Encephalitis
Tests on blood and the fluid around the brain are abnormal. |
Treatment for la Crosse Encephalitis
No specific treatment or vaccine available.
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Complications of la Crosse Encephalitis of its treatment
May rarely cause permanent brain damage in up to half of survivors with epilepsy and inability to concentrate. |
Likely Outcome of la Crosse Encephalitis
Acute attack lasts for one to three weeks, but complete recovery may take months. Death is uncommon. |
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