Be cautious of Japanese encephalitis during the summer.
Japanese encephalitis is an acute infectious disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus. The disease has been reported in almost all provinces at various times throughout the year, easily developing into outbreaks during the hot and humid summer months from May to July. Children are the primary group affected by Japanese encephalitis.
Japanese encephalitis is transmitted through the blood by the Japanese encephalitis virus. The Japanese encephalitis virus is found in livestock species (such as pigs, horses, and birds), which are called intermediate hosts. When mosquitoes bite these virus-carrying animals and then bite humans, they transmit the Japanese encephalitis virus to people.
The first symptoms of the disease usually include fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Additionally, there may be general viral infection symptoms such as fatigue and chills. Severe cases may present with symptoms such as seizures, decreased cognitive ability, delirium, coma, movement disorders, etc.
If Japanese encephalitis is not treated properly and promptly, it can lead to many severe complications that may result in death. Complications include pneumonia, urinary tract infections, cachexia, ulcers, respiratory failure, etc. Furthermore, Japanese encephalitis in children leaves very severe sequelae, creating a burden for families andsociety. Sequelae such as mental disorders, paralysis, speech disorders, seizures, epilepsy, bedridden…
Japanese encephalitis has a variety of clinical symptoms and severe sequelae, and currently, there is no specific treatment for Japanese encephalitis. Therefore, vaccination and mosquito eradication around the living environment are the most effective preventive measures against Japanese encephalitis.
To prevent potential complications from Japanese encephalitis in children, as soon as there are signs of the disease, parents need to take the child to a reputable medical facility for timely examination to receive appropriate and correct treatment. The International Pediatrics Center, Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, with a team of experienced doctors and specialists along with modern equipment, is always ready to receive, examine, diagnose, and continuously treat pediatric diseases, so parents can completely trust the health of their beloved children. Parents who wish to take their children for examination, please contact us via HOTLINE: 0225.385.9999.
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