Arboviral Encephalitis Antibodies Profile, IgM

This test helps in the diagnosis of arboviral encephalitis. Encephalitis is a serious inflammation of the brain, Arbovirus encephalitis is caused by a virus from the Arbovirus group. The term arbovirus stands for Arthro-pod-borne virus because these viruses are passed to humans by members of the phylum Arthropoda (which includes insects and spiders).

In the United States, the most important types of arbovirus encephalitis include Western equine encephalitis (WEE), Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), St. Louis encephalitis, and California encephalitis. WEE strikes young infants in particular, with a 5% chance of death from the illness. Of those who survive, about 60% suffer permanent brain damage. EEE strikes infants and children, with a 20% chance of death, and a high rate of permanent brain damage among survivors. St. Louis encephalitis tends to strike adults older than 40 years of age, and older patients tend to have higher rates of death and long-term disability from the infection. California virus primarily strikes 5-18 year olds, with a lower degree of permanent brain damage.

Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

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The Arboviral Encephalitis Antibodies, IgM test contains the following:

California Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgM

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgM