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St.Louis Encephalitis
Medical Questions » St.Louis Encephalitis
| Name: St.Louis Encephalitis |
| Also known as: |
| Viral infection of the brain. |
Causes of St.Louis Encephalitis
Virus spread from birds to man by a mosquito. Found in central and western United States. More common in warmer months and the elderly. Incubation period one to three weeks. |
Symptoms of St.Louis Encephalitis
Fever, belly pains, dizziness, sore throat, cough, headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, disturbed mental functions, disorientation, coma and death. In children the symptoms may be minimal. |
Tests for St.Louis Encephalitis
Tests on blood and the fluid around the brain are abnormal. |
Treatment for St.Louis Encephalitis
No specific treatment or vaccine available.
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Complications of St.Louis Encephalitis of its treatment
Commonly causes permanent brain damage in elderly survivors with paralysis, epilepsy, tremor and personality changes. |
Likely Outcome of St.Louis Encephalitis
Acute attack lasts for one to three weeks, but complete recovery may take months. Mortality rate of about 5%, but worse in elderly. |
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