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Murray Valley encephalitis

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Murray Valley encephalitis is a serious but rare illness spread through mosquito bites. Most people who become infected will have mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. There is no vaccine available for Murray Valley encephalitis. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. What is Murray Valley encephalitis? Murray Valley encephalitis is a serious but rare illness spread through mosquito bites. Most reported cases of Murray Valley encephalitis have occurred in northern Australia or Papua New Guinea. What are the symptoms of Murray Valley encephalitis? Many people with Murray Valley encephalitis have

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Japanese encephalitis

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). Humans can catch JEV if they are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Fewer than 4% of people who catch JEV will experience symptoms. For people who have symptoms, Japanese encephalitis can cause death or nervous system complications. You can reduce your risk of Japanese encephalitis by avoiding mosquito bites and getting vaccinated against JEV. What is Japanese encephalitis? Japanese encephalitis is an infection that can affect the central nervous system and cause serious complications and even death. It is endemic (regularly found) in parts of Asia and the

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Encephalitis

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Encephalitis is inflammation of your brain, which can be life-threatening. It is most commonly caused by a virus. Encephalitis can cause drowsiness, confusion, seizures, fever and headache. It requires emergency treatment in hospital, including tests to find the cause. After recovering from encephalitis, you may have ongoing problems such as epilepsy, fatigue or difficulty with memory, balance, hearing or speech. What is encephalitis? Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is usually caused by a virus. It is rare but potentially life-threatening. It can lead to permanent brain damage. What causes encephalitis? There are 2 main types of

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