Japanese encephalitis fever is spreading among children, identify the symptoms and take immediate protection.

Japanese encephalitis virus: With the changing weather, diseases also start increasing. While cold and cough are common, cases of many viruses start increasing. There is a problem of increase of mosquitoes even in winter. In this, cases of one disease, Japanese Encephalitis, are being seen in the capital Delhi which is affecting the health of children.

Apart from India, this disease is spreading all over the world, due to which if timely treatment is not received, the disease becomes dangerous and the mortality rate increases to 30 percent. Let us know in detail about this disease.

Know what this disease is

According to health experts, Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a flavivirus, and is spread by mosquitoes (specifically Culex tritaenorhynchus). Lakhs of cases of this disease are seen here. Children are most at risk of this disease. This viral encephalitis is spread by birds and animals (pigs) living in water.

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All these animals carry JEV virus, in which if a mosquito bites a human, then this virus spreads to that person. Due to this virus, a person gets infected, after which symptoms like headache, vomiting and seizures can also be seen.

This disease requires immediate treatment

If a person shows symptoms of this disease, the victim needs immediate treatment. In this disease, treatment is done on the basis of symptoms only. Fever is not allowed to spread to the brain. Once it attacks the brain, it can be very difficult to save the patient's life. It is necessary to get treatment in this disease. There is a vaccine to protect against this virus, which is called Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine.

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After receiving this vaccine, the risk of getting infected with encephalitis reduces by 80 to 90 percent. Apart from this, to get rid of the virus, it is necessary to administer two doses of the vaccine regularly. The first dose is to be given in 9 months and the second dose is to be given in 16 to 24 months. Every child should get this vaccine after birth.

Know how to prevent this disease

As we have learned that this disease spreads mainly through mosquito bites, it is important to take precautions.

1- If there are mosquitoes around you, then you will always wear short clothes with full sleeves and mosquitoes will bite you.
2- This virus thrives by maintaining cleanliness around you.
3- If you have flu-like symptoms, consult a doctor.
4- There should be information about whether vaccination is available against JEV for this dangerous virus.