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Rocio viral encephalitis; Rocio viral infection
Etiology:
- Rocio virus
Epidemiology:
- so far identified only in Brazil [1], 1st case in 1975 [2]
- infects mostly males of working age in rural Brazil (mosquito vector, see Rocio virus)
- most severe cases of Rocio virus infection occur in children & elderly patients
Pathology:
- viral encephalitis
Clinical manifestations:
- incubation period of 7-15 days
- initial symptoms
- headaches
- vomiting
- conjunctivitis
- pharyngitis
- abdominal distension
- severe encephalitis may develop later
- death can occur within 5 days of symptom onset [1]
Complications:
- 5-25% case fatality
- 20% of survivors suffer permanent neurological damage [1]
Management:
- supportive
General
viral encephalitis
References
- Rocio Virus
http://www.stanford.edu/group/virus/toga/2005/stacyrociocard.htm
- Wikipedia: Rocio viral encephalitis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocio_viral_encephalitis