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(A83.3) St louis encephalitis
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10 229 in individuals diagnosis st louis encephalitis confirmed
2 277 deaths with diagnosis st louis encephalitis
22% mortality rate associated with the disease st louis encephalitis
Diagnosis st louis encephalitis is diagnosed Men are 30.39% more likely than Women
6 669
Men receive the diagnosis st louis encephalitis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis st louis encephalitis
2 277 (64.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease st louis encephalitis - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-14, 25-39, 45-54, 60-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 15-24, 40-44, 55-59, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 30-39, 45-49, 65-69, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-29, 40-44, 50-64, 70-74
Disease Features st louis encephalitis
Absence or low individual and public risk
St louis encephalitis - what does this mean
St louis encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the st. louis encephalitis virus. it is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, which can carry the virus from infected birds to humans. symptoms of the disease can include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, seizures, and paralysis. in severe cases, it can lead to coma or death.
What happens during the disease - st louis encephalitis
St. louis encephalitis is caused by the st. louis encephalitis virus, which is a member of the flaviviridae family. the virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, most commonly from the culex species. after the initial infection, the virus replicates in the lymph nodes and is then spread to the central nervous system, where it can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). symptoms of st. louis encephalitis can range from mild to severe, depending on the severity of the infection, and can include fever, headache, confusion, seizures, coma, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
St louis encephalitis - Prevention
St louis encephalitis can be prevented by avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, using insect repellent, wearing long clothing when outdoors, and ensuring the proper maintenance of outdoor areas to reduce standing water and other mosquito breeding sites.