Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Japanese Encephalitis Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North Bank, Assam, India, a Hospital based observation study.
P Thaosen, D Das, A Gaur, R Khandare
JCDR. 2024: 883 -890
Abstract
BACKGROUND Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne viral encephalitis predominantly affecting rural areas in Asia, with significant outbreaks in northeastern India, especially in Assam. Despite vaccination efforts, the disease remains a public health concern. METHODS This retrospective study, conducted from May 2022 to October 2024 at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, analyzed the clinical profiles and outcomes of JE patients diagnosed via IgM ELISA. RESULT Among 60 patients, fever (100%) and altered sensorium (98.33%) were the most common clinical features. 32 (53.33%) cases were male, 28 (46.67%) were female.The majority recovered completely (63.33%), while 20% had neurological sequelae, and 16.67% died. CONCLUSION JE remains a significant health issue in endemic areas, emphasizing the need for preventive measures, early diagnosis, and access to healthcare facilities.
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