Acute Encephalitis Syndrome: Litchi or Government’s Incompetency

Why in News?

  • Recently the outbreak of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in Bihar has claimed lives of more than 130 children in Muzaffarpur and its adjoining areas.

What is AES?

  • Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is a group of Clinical neurologic manifestation caused by wide range of viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemical and toxins.
  • Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the major cause of AES in India (ranging from 5%-35%).

What killed so many children?

  • In a majority of cases, children died due to hypoglycaemic encephalopathy. Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) was reported in a high percentage of children who died ....


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