Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in children is a common health problem in India, contributes considerable morbidity and mortality in children. The Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is the most prevalent and significant mosquito borne viral encephalitis of man. This study was conducted to determine the clinical, socio‐demographical characteristics and outcome of Japanese encephalitis in children admitted in our hospital. This cross sectional study was carried out in Gandhi Memorial Hospital Rewa; India. All diagnosed AES children as per WHO case definition were enrolled and analysed. Socio‐demographic data and clinical data were collected. All suspected serum samples were tested for IgM antibodies by ELISA for diagnosis of Japanese encephalitis. Out of total 110 AES cases, 28 (25.5%) were diagnosed as Japanese encephalitis. Majority of the patients (46.4%) were 1‐5 years of age group, predominantly male children (71.5%). Most (71.5%) of patients were from rural setting and 89.3% belongs to lower socio‐economic class. Majority of the cases was seen in monsoon seasons. Fever, altered sensorium, seizure and nausea/vomiting were the common clinical manifestation. Mortality rate was higher in AES children among JE positive cases. AES is a major threat to public health, particularly in children. Japanese encephalitis was a leading cause of mortality in children among AES patients.
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Shiv Singh Manjhi, Bhagyashree Thakur, Jeetendra Kumar Singh, Asheesh Kumar Gupta and Meena Patel. Clinico‐Sociodemographic Profile of Japanese encephalitis in Children‐ A Cross Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.111.115
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