Arbovirus Encephalitis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

Arbovirus encephalitis is a viral infection of the brain that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is transmitted to the mosquito when it feeds on an infected bird or animal, and then the mosquito can transmit the virus to humans when it bites them. Arbovirus encephalitis is most common in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and it can occur during any time of year. There are several different types of arbovirus encephalitis, including:

* Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)

* Western equine encephalitis (WEE)

* St. Louis encephalitis (SLE)

* West Nile virus (WNV)

* Japanese encephalitis (JE)

* Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)

* La Crosse encephalitis (LAC)

* California encephalitis (CE)