Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
viral encephalitis
|
| gptkbp:barrelLength |
1% to 20% in severe cases
|
| gptkbp:causedBy |
gptkb:St._Louis_encephalitis_virus
|
| gptkbp:community |
yes
|
| gptkbp:complications |
death
neurological damage |
| gptkbp:diseaseResistance |
serological tests
endemic in certain regions occur in summer and fall lumbar puncture PCR_testing |
| gptkbp:firstClaim |
1933
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
St. Louis encephalitis
|
| gptkbp:impact |
intravenous fluids
supportive care anticonvulsants antipyretics |
| gptkbp:incubationPeriod |
5 to 15 days
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
no vaccine available
|
| gptkbp:propulsion |
Culex mosquitoes
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Eastern_equine_encephalitis
gptkb:West_Nile_virus Western equine encephalitis |
| gptkbp:reservoir |
birds
|
| gptkbp:riskManagement |
weakened immune system
age over 50 |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
protective clothing
repellents mosquito_control |
| gptkbp:symptoms |
fatigue
headache nausea difficulty walking fever vomiting confusion seizures memory loss rash difficulty speaking muscle weakness behavioral changes loss of consciousness sensitivity to light tremors loss of appetite stiff neck |
| gptkbp:threats |
can be severe
|
| gptkbp:transmission |
mosquito bites
|