What are the causes of encephalitis in children? How to treat it?

Children have lower body resistance, so they are easily infected by viruses and bacteria. This is why children are more likely to get sick than adults. Many parents are worried that their babies will be infected with encephalitis because the disease develops very quickly and is prone to leave sequelae. I believe many people want to know what causes encephalitis and how to treat encephalitis in children. Now I will tell you.

Encephalitis is caused by a neurotropic virus that primarily attacks brain tissue. After becoming ill, the patient initially suffers from high fever, headache, chills, and vomiting, followed by some neurological symptoms such as irritability, drowsiness, and coma. Some may also have convulsions and stiff neck, which are signs of brain damage. Some patients will suffer from sequelae such as quadriplegia, aphasia, and stupidity after the illness.

Although encephalitis is a very serious infectious disease, it can be completely prevented as long as we actively take preventive measures. The virus that causes Japanese encephalitis has a characteristic that it likes to live in the brains of humans and animals close to humans, especially in the bodies of Aedes mosquitoes. When a mosquito sucks blood containing the virus, the virus multiplies in the mosquito's body. After a latent period, when it bites a person again, it transmits the virus to a healthy person.

Since Aedes mosquitoes are the main vector of encephalitis, the most effective way to prevent encephalitis is to completely eliminate mosquitoes. Mosquito control mainly involves removing their breeding sites, turning over pots and cans, and filling up potholes, tree holes and other places where water easily accumulates. Removing weeds and unclogging drains are also the most effective measures to eliminate mosquitoes and prevent encephalitis.

You can also use mosquito nets, mosquito repellent oil, and mosquito coils to kill and prevent mosquitoes. Vaccination with inactivated Japanese encephalitis vaccine can improve the body's immunity and is suitable for children, students and the military.

After reading the above description, I believe you now know the cause of your child's encephalitis, so if you find anything unusual in your child's body, I suggest that parents take their children to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. Also, when traveling in the summer or when there are more mosquitoes, you should take preventive measures in advance to avoid accidents.