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Mosquito-Borne Viral Encephalitis Definition
Mosquito-borne viral encephalitis is a virus carried by mosquitoes. This virus can lead to Encephalitis , which is an inflammation of the brain. In the United States, there are five main types of mosquito-borne viral encephalitis:
- Eastern equine encephalitis
- Western equine encephalitis
- West Nile encephalitis
- St. Louis encephalitis
- LaCrosse encephalitis
Outside of the United States, the most common types of mosquito-borne viral encephalitis are Japanese Encephalitis and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis. Mosquito-borne viral encephalitis is a potentially serious condition that requires care from your doctor.
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