What is AES?
Acute encephalitis syndrome, also known as chamki fever is the inflammation of the brain affecting neurological functions. It can be caused by a virus, bacteria or parasite, etc. It started with symptoms like the onset of fever and mental disorientation.
It usually affects children with a weak immune system and malnourished body. The most vulnerable population includes children age 1 – 5 years.
The outbreak usually occurs between April to June in monsoon seasons when the mosquito population increases and leads to water-borne diseases.
Signs and symptoms
It is characterized by the onset of high fever and vomiting affects malnourished and children with a weak immune system. The symptoms are followed by mental confusion and disorientation.
Studies show that the cause of death is hypoglycemia in malnourished children.
Other symptoms include:
1. Headache
2. Confusion
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Sensitivity to light
6. Memory loss
7. Drowsiness
8. Convulsions/seizures
9. Coma
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