Nghe An records 2 new cases of Japanese encephalitis in 2 highland communes
Japanese encephalitis is an acute infectious disease that causes serious central nervous system infections in children and adults, with a mortality rate of 25% to 35%.
Information from Ky Son Medical Center: Recently, in the area of Na Ngoi and Muong Tip communes, 2 cases of the disease appeared.Japanese encephalitis. The patient in Muong Tip commune is 9 years old (symptoms appeared on July 4) and the patient in Na Ngoi commune is 8 years old (symptoms appeared on July 13).
When they got sick, both children had symptoms of fever, headache, and fatigue. However, the family did not take the children to a medical facility immediately but treated them at home. When the children's condition did not improve, they were taken to Ky Son Medical Center for treatment.
Next, Ky Son Medical Center transferred 2 children to Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital for treatment. Cerebrospinal fluid tests of 2 children showed positive results for the virus.Japanese encephalitis... At present, both children are out of danger. However, there are still sequelae from the disease.
After detecting 2 cases, Nghe An Provincial Center for Disease Control, Ky Son Medical Center coordinated with Muong Ai Medical Station (in Muong Tip commune after the merger) and Na Ngoi Medical Station to conduct epidemiological investigation, monitor the environment around the patient's house; and deploy disease prevention and control measures.
The results of the epidemiological investigation showed that: The families of the two children are poor. The houses are not cleaned regularly; there is no toilet. Households around the patient's house raise buffalo and cows. Before getting sick, both children had not been vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis... Currently, no more cases have been detected in the two communes.
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Currently, medical units, Party committees, authorities and organizations of the two communes have been spraying chemicals to treat the environment, monitor disease vectors; review children who have not received enough doses of vaccine, and make a list of vaccinations for Japanese encephalitis.
At the same time, actively propagate and mobilize people to keep their living environment clean; sleep under mosquito nets; regularly kill mosquitoes; clear bushes and clean the surrounding environment; regularly monitor children's health; when children show signs of fever, headache, nausea, or change in consciousness, they need to be taken to a medical facility promptly; vaccinate children on schedule and with all vaccines in the Expanded Immunization Program.
Japanese encephalitis is an acute infectious disease that causes serious infection of the central nervous system in children and adults, with a mortality rate of 25% to 35%. Many patients, even after recovery, are left with serious sequelae such as mental disorders, movement disorders, hearing loss, even paralysis, and loss of ability to work. Currently, there is no specific treatment for Japanese encephalitis, but mainly symptomatic treatment. Vaccination is the most effective preventive measure.
Japanese encephalitis in Vietnam was first recorded in 1952. The disease is widespread throughout the country. The disease is caused by a Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) belonging to group B. Animals carrying the Japanese encephalitis virus are usually livestock such as pigs, buffaloes, cows, horses, etc. and wild birds. The disease is transmitted by the Culex mosquito (field mosquito), mainly appearing in the summer (May–July is the time when mosquitoes breed strongly).
