TYPE C LETHARGIC ENCEPHALITIS
\tˈa͡ɪp sˈiː lɛθˈɑːd͡ʒɪk ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \tˈaɪp sˈiː lɛθˈɑːdʒɪk ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈaɪtɪs], \t_ˈaɪ_p s_ˈiː l_ɛ_θ_ˈɑː_dʒ_ɪ_k ɛ_n_s_ˌɛ_f_ɐ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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A viral encephalitis caused by the St. Louis encephalitis virus (ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS, ST. LOUIS), a FLAVIVIRUS. It is transmitted to humans and other vertebrates primarily by mosquitoes of the genus CULEX. The primary animal vectors are wild birds and the disorder is endemic to the midwestern and southeastern United States. Infections may be limited to an influenza-like illness or present as an ASEPTIC MENINGITIS or ENCEPHALITIS. Clinical manifestations of the encephalitic presentation may include SEIZURES, lethargy, MYOCLONUS, focal neurologic signs, COMA, and DEATH. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p750)
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