Authors: Babasaheb V Tandale, Rahul Narang, G Vijay Kumar, Manish Jain, Shilpa J Tomar, Pravin S Deshmukh

Year: 2023

Journal: Not specified from text

DOI: S097475591600546

Summary#

This paper discusses changes in the causes of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in India over the past decade, with a focus on the rise of Nipah virus and other infections like Chandipura, chikungunya, dengue, and West Nile. The paper highlights the importance of the One Health approach and recent advances in diagnostic testing.

Key Findings#

• There has been a significant decline in Japanese encephalitis contribution to AES in the last decade
• Reports of JE, though still mostly reported among children, are also being reported in adults and the elderly
• JE is being reported year-round beyond known seasonality
• JE cases are being reported outside endemic regions, including some urban areas

Methodology#

• Study Type: Review
• Geographic Focus: India
• Time Period: Last decade

Topics#

Diagnosis, Etiology, Management, One health, Recent advances

Relevance#

The paper discusses the changing landscape of encephalitis in India, which is important for understanding and addressing emerging infectious disease epidemics.