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Japanese encephalitis

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A disease spread through mosquito bites. Symptoms usually take 5 to 15 days to develop and include fever, headache, vomiting, confusion, and difficulty moving. Japanese encephalitis vaccine is a routine vaccination in about 10 Asian countries.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Brain and spinal infections

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Loss of consciousness
Clumsiness
Loss of conciousness, better after drinking fluids
Loss of consciousness, made worse by heat
Loss of consciousness, made worse by exercise or physical activity

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