The investigation of an arbovirus encephalitis

A definition of an arbovirus and a broad idea of the groups and the numbers isolated and causing human infection are given. The small incidence of clinical disease compared with overall infection rates is stressed. The conditions for the successful survival of arboviruses is outlined. The investigat...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1969-06, Vol.45 (524), p.371-381
Main Author: Webb, H. E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Arbovirus Infections - diagnosis
Arboviruses - growth & development
Communicable Disease Control
Cortisone - therapeutic use
Disease Vectors
Encephalitis - diagnosis
Encephalitis - microbiology
Humans
Infections of the Central Nervous System
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Summary:A definition of an arbovirus and a broad idea of the groups and the numbers isolated and causing human infection are given. The small incidence of clinical disease compared with overall infection rates is stressed. The conditions for the successful survival of arboviruses is outlined. The investigation of the illness and origin of infection is described. The role of viral antibody in the development of encephalitis and the use of cortisone in treatment is discussed. The over-wintering of arboviruses and their capacity for latency is considered in relationship to the perpetuation of virus and the pathogenic effects on the hosts involved.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.45.524.371