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What are the important facts on JEV?

A

Flavoviridae ssRNA virus

Mosquito born togavirus

> 50% CFR

Epidemic meningoencephalitis

Culex tritaeniorhynchus

Breeds in paddy fields —> rural disease

Morbidity - blindness, ataxia

Pathogenesis - neurotopic and neurotoxic

Supportive Mx and IV 20% Mannitol

Vaccination - Live JE subcut DONT FREEZE

2
Q

What are the important facts on HSV encephalitis?

A

Neonatal form from mother with active HSV 2

Mostly from HSV 1

Due to reactivation from trigeminal ganglion

Neurotoxic to temporal lobe

70% CFR

IV aciclovir for 3 weeks

3
Q

What are the important facts of rabies encephalitis?

A

Rhabdovirus

Bullet shaped ssRNA

Mammalian transmission

Fatal 100%

Unless vaccinated
Passive RIg
Active killed