Delhi, July 28 — The outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis, the viral mosquito-borne deadly disease has added to the worries of people in Assam as it has claimed 44 lives across the northeastern state so far, as per National Health Mission .
Also known as Summer Encephalitis and Arboviral B Encephalitis, Japanese Encephalitis is a rare mosquito-borne viral zoonotic illness and mainfly affects animals through migrating birds, it may affect humans in rare cases. Children are more at risk but the disease is not spread by person to person contact.
“It is the inflammation of the brain which is caused by Group B Arbovirus transmitted by Culex mosquitoes. The disease was first reported in the year 1871 in Japan. It is a disease of public health concern due to high mortality rate and a potential to cause epidemics,” says Dr Charu Dutt Arora, Infectious Diseases Specialist and Head, Ameri Health, Asian Hospital.
“Culex mosquitoes transmit this virus, which is commonly found near the rice fields. There is no person-person transmission of this disease,” adds the expert.Most of the cases are asymptomatic. It is documented that for every 1 case of Japanese Encephalitis, there are almost 500-1000 cases who have the virus but do not manifest any disease.
“The incubation period is around 5-15 days and mild / moderate infections are presented with fever and muscle pain. However, severe infections can have neurological manifestations. These include neck stiffness, headache, change in behavior, stupor, disorientation, tremor, occasional convulsions and coma. Children in the age group of 5-15 living in the endemic areas are most commonly affected,” says Dr Arora.“There is no antiviral treatment for Japanese Encephalitis.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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