Viruses transmitted by an arthropod vector that can cause CNS infections, undifferentiated febrile illness, acute polyarthropathy, and hemorrhagic fevers
Most arboviral infections are...
The diagnosis of arboviral infections of the CNS is difficult.
Characteristic epidemiology that suggests a specific etiology is an important part of the history.
The season of disease, ...
No specific antiviral therapy is available.
Supportive therapy including cardiorespiratory function, fluid and electrolyte balance, seizure control, and reduction of intracran...
Neurobehavioral follow-up should be considered in children with severe or complicated disease.
If WNV is diagnosed during pregnancy, detailed fet...
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Hayes EB. West Nile virus d...
066.40 West Nile Fever, unspecified
066.41 West Nile Fever with encephalitis
064 Viral encephalitis transmitted by other and unspecified arthropods
062.2 Eastern equine encephalitis
062.3 St. Lo...
Q: Should testing for arboviruses, including WNV, be performed on all patients with encephalitis?
A: Diagnostic testing for arboviruses is not recommended for all patients with encephalitis. The pr...
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