Arboviral encephalitides

A number of diseases, including Saint Louis encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, and various forms of equine encephalitis, which are caused by arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses). In their most severe human forms, the diseases collectively termed arboviral encephalitides (see table) invade the cen...

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Main Author: Joseph L. Melnick
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Language:English
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Summary:A number of diseases, including Saint Louis encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, and various forms of equine encephalitis, which are caused by arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses). In their most severe human forms, the diseases collectively termed arboviral encephalitides (see table) invade the central nervous system and produce brain damage, with mental confusion, convulsions, and coma; death or serious aftereffects are frequent in severe cases. Inapparent infections are common. Disease ecology Exotic viral diseases Zoonoses
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.046600