Kunjin's encephalitis

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Classification according to ICD-11
IC80 Viral encephalitis not elsewhere classified
ICD-11 ( WHO version 2019)

The kunjin encephalitis is the Kunjin virus triggered (KUNV). The on arboviruses scoring virus belongs to the flaviviruses and was first in 1960 in Queensland , Australia , identified. The name is derived from that of an indigenous tribe. It is closely related to the West Nile virus .

Occurrence

In large parts of Northern Australia, the virus reservoir is birds , not only humans but also pets are infected. It is transmitted through the bite of nocturnal mosquitoes (Culex annulirostris)

clinic

Many infections go unnoticed ( inapparent ). Otherwise, after an incubation period of 1–2 weeks, fever , nausea, vomiting, lymph node swelling , weakness and a general feeling of illness occur. Encephalitis rarely occurs . The clinical picture is similar to that of infection by the Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus (MVEV); the distinction can only be made serologically by immunodiagnostics and virus detection. The clinical picture of both diseases is often summarized as " Australian encephalitis " (en. Australian encephalitis) and not differentiated according to the different pathogens.

therapy

There is no vaccination or specific therapy, the therapy is symptomatic.

prevention

To prevent a systematic protection used against mosquito bites: repellents , mosquito nets , light, long clothing , avoiding outdoor stays during and after dusk .

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