Microbial Spectrum of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome With Special Reference to Non-Japanese Encephalitis Cases
The number of non-JE causes of AES in Assam is higher. Scrub typhus, dengue virus, and <i>Leptospira</i> are other major infectious etiologies of AES that are treatable. Timely diagnosis of such cases will help reduce AES-related complications and mortality.
Authors
- AK Borthakur
- Kumari Punam
- Bipanchi Mahanta
Institutions
- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- Government Medical College (IN)
- Assam Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.86266
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
- National Institute of Mental Health