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==General information and Symptoms== | |||
Japanese encephalitis is a [[virus]] that infects the [[central nervous system]] which consists of the brain and spinal cord. It may range from mild to acute infection. Initial symptoms include flu-like illness that may include headaches, agitation, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, confusion, chills and fever. As the infection progresses and reaches an acute level in the brain some side affects may be moderate brain damage that includes paralysis. | |||
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General information and Symptoms
Japanese encephalitis is a virus that infects the central nervous system which consists of the brain and spinal cord. It may range from mild to acute infection. Initial symptoms include flu-like illness that may include headaches, agitation, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, confusion, chills and fever. As the infection progresses and reaches an acute level in the brain some side affects may be moderate brain damage that includes paralysis. Signs and symptoms of this viral infection can range from mild to