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Encephalitis due to Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus

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Link to WHO Definition

Encephalitis due to Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/790719379

A disease of the brain caused by an infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus. This disease is characterised by fever, headache, changes in mentation, seizures, or loss of consciousness. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the brain after inhalation, consumption, or direct contact with excretions and body fluids from infected rodents, or from a bite from infected rodents or fomites. Confirmation is by identification of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus or antibodies against lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus.