What is Japanese Encephalitis ?
A. A viral disease which affects brain.
B. A fungal disease which affects kidneys.
C. A bacterial infection affecting elder people.
D. An allergic reaction to dust and pollens.
Answer:A
What is Japanese Encephalitis ?
A. A viral disease which affects brain. B. A fungal disease which affects kidneys. C. A bacterial infection affecting elder people. D. An allergic reaction to dust and pollens.
Explanation: Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. Japanese encephalitis is a disease caused by the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus. The Japanese encephalitis virus is a virus from the family Flaviviridae. Domestic pigs and wild birds (especially herons) are reservoirs of the virus; transmission to humans may cause severe symptoms. The symptoms include high fever, headache, vomiting, confusion and, in severe cases, seizures, paralysis and coma. The disease can result in brain damage. Children and elderly people are especially at risk of developing a severe form of encephalitis. Mortality of this disease varies but is generally much higher in children.