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1C88 category

Murray Valley encephalitis

Definition

This is a zoonotic flavivirus endemic to northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is the causal agent of Murray Valley encephalitis (previously known as Australian encephalitis). Patients may have a mild form of the disease with fever, headaches, nausea, and vomiting while others have long-term neurological problems.

Inclusions

  • Australian encephalitis

Also indexed as

Australian X diseaseAustralian arboencephalitisAustralian encephalitisAustralian x disorderMVE - [murray valley encephalitis]Murray Valley encephalitisencephalitis australiamurray river encephalitis

Nearby in Viral infections of the central nervous system