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Japanese encephalitis
Japanese (JE) is an of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). While most result in little or no symptoms, occasional of the brain occurs. In these cases, symptoms may include headache, vomiting, fever, confusion and . This occurs about 5 to 15 days after infection.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Headache, fever, vomiting, confusion,
Causes — why it happens
- ·Japanese virus (spread by mosquitoes)
Prevention
- ·Japanese vaccine, avoiding mosquito bites
Treatment
- ·Supportive care
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