A case of Japanese encephalitis virus infection acquired during a trip in Thailand

J Travel Med. 2012 Mar-Apr;19(2):127-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2011.00582.x. Epub 2012 Feb 28.

Abstract

A case of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection is reported in a young traveler returning from Thailand. Clinical suspicion of JEV in travelers returning from endemic areas with neurologic symptoms is warranted. Confirmation of the diagnosis is complex and requires specialized laboratory services. Individualized advice on the costs and benefits of vaccination is recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / administration & dosage*
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • Canada
  • Culicidae*
  • Encephalitis Virus, Japanese / isolation & purification*
  • Encephalitis, Japanese* / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Encephalitis, Japanese* / complications
  • Encephalitis, Japanese* / physiopathology
  • Encephalitis, Japanese* / transmission
  • Endemic Diseases
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / etiology
  • Insect Vectors*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Paresis / etiology
  • Paresis / rehabilitation
  • Respiration, Artificial / methods
  • Thailand
  • Travel*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Unconsciousness / etiology
  • Unconsciousness / therapy

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir