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St. Louis encephalitis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of St. Louis encephalitis is old age. Common risk factors include immunosuppression, mosquito contact, and visits to Central and South America.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of St. Louis encephalitis is old age. Other risk factors in the development of St. Louis encephalitis are:[1][2][3]
- Immunosuppression
- Residing or visiting woodland areas
- Mosquito contact
- Bird contact
- Outdoor recreational activities
- Low income
- Travel to Central and South America
- Children
- Summer season
References
References
- ↑ Japanese encephalitis – Frequently Asked Questions. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015) http://www.cdc.gov/japaneseencephalitis/qa/index.html Accessed on April 12, 2016
- ↑ Bagdure D, Custer JW, Rao S, Messacar K, Dominguez S, Beam BW; et al. (2016). “Hospitalized Children With Encephalitis in the United States: A Pediatric Health Information System Database Study”. Pediatr Neurol. doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2016.04.014. PMID 27353693.
- ↑ Day JF, Tabachnick WJ, Smartt CT (2015). “Factors That Influence the Transmission of West Nile Virus in Florida”. J Med Entomol. 52 (5): 743–54. doi:10.1093/jme/tjv076. PMID 26336216.
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