St. Louis encephalitis virus infection
St. Louis encephalitis virus infection clinical and global spread profile: 1 countries, 1 WHO outbreak events since 1999.
St. Louis encephalitis virus infection · ICD-10 A833 · ICD-11 1C86 · 1 WHO event across 1 country (1999–1999).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | AMR | 1 | 100% |
WHO case definition
A viral encephalitis caused by the St. Louis encephalitis virus (Encephalitis virus, St. Louis), a flavivirus. it is transmitted to humans and other vertebrates primarily by mosquitoes of the genus Culex. The primary animal vectors are wild birds and the disorder is endemic to the midwestern and southeastern united states. Infections may be limited to an influenza-like illness or present as an aseptic meningitis or encephalitis. Clinical manifestations of the encephalitic presentation may include seizures, lethargy, myoclonus, focal neurologic signs, coma, and death.
Countries Affected
1
Outbreak Events
1
Year Range
1999–1999
ICD-10 A833
St. Louis encephalitis virus infection
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (1999–1999).
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