Encephalitis (AES) causes, symptoms and prevention

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is just a symptom of this fever. It is a fever for three to five days. Those people who are weak in their immune systems attack them. If the immune system is good, then it can be overcome. the disease most commonly affects children and young adults and leads to the considered morbidity and mortality.

Causes of encephalitis (AES):

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) clinical neurological manifestation that includes mental confusion, disorientation, delirium, or coma. Viruses have been mainly attributed to being the cause of AES in India. other sources such as bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemicals, and toxins. viral encephalitis, a severe form of leptospirosis and toxoplasmosis can cause AES.


for the prevention of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in the endemic zones, educate and improve the hygiene of people. providing proper nutrition to the AES-affected population as most of the affected people belong to the lower economic strata of society. There have been initiatives to help the people residing in the endemic zones for alternative professions such as giving up pig-rearing since pigs are the primary host for JE viruses.



What is acute encephalitis syndrome?

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is a symptom of this acute fever. This virus usually attacks the health of children between the ages of 1 to 10 years. Its direct effect falls on the brain. It can also bring the patient to come with symptoms such as delusion, disorientation.


Japanese encephalitis virus is also the main factor of acute encephalitis syndrome. People also suffer from encephalitis syndrome through the nipa virus, Zika virus. Herpes simplex virus, influenza A virus, West Nile virus, Silverpura virus, Mumps, Dengue, Parvovirus B4, etc. are also viruses that make the victim of encephalitis syndrome


Symptoms of AES :

1. Suddenly high fever,
2. to faint,
3. Vibration in the body,
4. Barking at the body
5. Blood sugar work
6. mental confusion,
7. disorientation,
8. delirium,
9. or coma.

Prevention of AES:

For the prevention of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in the affected areas, educating people and improving hygiene.

1. Drink plenty of water,
2. Eat nutritious meals,
3. Do not let the house water nearby
4. Take special care for cleanliness,
5. Wearing the whole body of clothing,
6. Eat fresh fruits.

Reference:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5043220/