1C88

Murray Valley encephalitis

Encefalite de Murray Valley

Category

Definition

This is a zoonotic flavivirus endemic to northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is the causal agent of Murray Valley encephalitis (previously known as Australian encephalitis). Patients may have a mild form of the disease with fever, headaches, nausea, and vomiting while others have long-term neurological problems.

Inclusions

  • Australian encephalitis

Index Terms

Murray Valley encephalitisencephalitis australiamurray river encephalitisAustralian encephalitisAustralian arboencephalitisAustralian X diseaseAustralian x disorderMVE - [murray valley encephalitis]