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California encephalitis virus is usually transmitted via [[mosquito]]s to the human host.<ref name=Mandell1> M.D. JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, Expert Consult Premium Edition. Saunders; 2014.</ref> California encephalitis virus contains [[negative-sense ssRNA virus|negative-sense]] viral [[RNA]]; this RNA is [[complementary]] to [[mRNA]] and thus must be converted to [[positive-sense RNA]] by an [[RNA polymerase]] before [[translation]]. California encephalitis virus is made up of an [[enveloped virus|enveloped virion]] with a helically symmetrical [[capsid]]. | California encephalitis virus is usually transmitted via [[mosquito]]s to the human host.<ref name=Mandell1> M.D. JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, Expert Consult Premium Edition. Saunders; 2014.</ref> California encephalitis virus contains [[negative-sense ssRNA virus|negative-sense]] viral [[RNA]]; this RNA is [[complementary]] to [[mRNA]] and thus must be converted to [[positive-sense RNA]] by an [[RNA polymerase]] before [[translation]]. California encephalitis virus is made up of an [[enveloped virus|enveloped virion]] with a helically symmetrical [[capsid]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Encephalitis may be caused by the California encephalitis virus. | |||
==Differentiating California Encephalitis Virus from other Diseases== | ==Differentiating California Encephalitis Virus from other Diseases== | ||
California encephalitis virus must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [[fever]], [[headache]], [[seizures]], and [[altered mental status]], such as: | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''[[La Crosse encephalitis]]''' | |||
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" | Presents with acute [[inflammation]] of the [[brain]], caused by a [[viral infection]]; it may complicate into severe [[brain]] damage. Other findings include [[nausea]], [[headache]], [[vomit]]ing in milder cases and [[seizure]]s, [[coma]], [[paralysis]] and permanent [[brain damage]] in severe cases. | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''[[Vector-borne encephalitis]]''' | |||
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" | Presents with acute [[inflammation]] of the [[brain]], caused by a [[bacterial infection]]; it may complicate into severe [[brain]] damage as the inflamed [[brain]] pushes against the [[skull]], potentially leading to [[mortality]]. {{see also|Tick-borne encephalitis|Eastern equine encephalitis|Western equine encephalitis|Japanese encephalitis|West Nile encephalitis}} | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''[[Viral encephalitis]] ''' | |||
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" | Presents with acute [[inflammation]] of the [[brain]], caused by a [[viral infection]]; it may complicate into severe [[brain]] damage as the inflamed [[brain]] pushes against the [[skull]], potentially leading to [[mortality]]. {{see also|Herpes simplex encephalitis|VZV encephalitis}} | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''[[Encephalopathy]]''' | |||
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" | Presents with steady [[depression]], generalized [[seizures]]. Generally absent are [[fever]], [[headache]], [[leukocytosis]], and [[pleocytosis]]; [[MRI]] often appears normal. | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''[[Meningitis]]''' | |||
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Presents with [[headache]], [[altered mental status]], and [[inflammation]] of the [[meninges]], which may develop in the setting of an [[infection]], physical injury, [[cancer]], or certain drugs; it may have an indolent evolution, resolving on its own, or may present as an rapidly evolving [[inflammation]], causing neurologic damage and possible [[mortality]]. {{see also|bacterial meningitis|viral meningitis|fungal meningitis}} | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" |'''[[Brain abscess]]''' | |||
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" |Presents with an [[abscess]] in the [[brain]] caused by the [[inflammation]] and accumulation of [[infected]] material from local or remote infectious areas of the body; the infectious agent may also be introduced as a result of head [[trauma]] or [[neurosurgery|neurological procedures]]. | |||
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| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #DCDCDC;" | '''[[Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis]] (ADEM)''' | |||
| style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;" | Presents with scattered foci of [[demyelination]] and perivenular [[inflammation]]; it can cause focal neurological signs and decreased ability to focus. | |||
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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 23 February 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
California encephalitis virus was first discovered in 1943 in Kern County, California. In 1945, the first human cases of encephalitis were attributed to this new virus. Three cases in total were reported, and all three cases were Kern County residents. In all three cases there was strong laboratory evidence confirming infection, due to the presence of neutralizing antibodies linked to California encephalitis.[1]
Classification
There is no classification system established for California encephalitis virus. California encephalitis virus belongs to the Group V negative-sense ssRNA virus within the Bunyaviridae family of viruses, and the genus Orthobunyavirus. California encephalitis virus is also known as an arbovirus, or an arthropod-borne virus.[2] The California encephalitis serogroup, which contains genetically similar viruses such as La Crosse encephalitis, shares its name with the virus.
Pathophysiology
California encephalitis virus is usually transmitted via mosquitos to the human host.[2] California encephalitis virus contains negative-sense viral RNA; this RNA is complementary to mRNA and thus must be converted to positive-sense RNA by an RNA polymerase before translation. California encephalitis virus is made up of an enveloped virion with a helically symmetrical capsid.
Causes
Encephalitis may be caused by the California encephalitis virus.
Differentiating California Encephalitis Virus from other Diseases
California encephalitis virus must be differentiated from other diseases that cause fever, headache, seizures, and altered mental status, such as:
| Disease | Findings |
|---|---|
| La Crosse encephalitis | Presents with acute inflammation of the brain, caused by a viral infection; it may complicate into severe brain damage. Other findings include nausea, headache, vomiting in milder cases and seizures, coma, paralysis and permanent brain damage in severe cases. |
| Vector-borne encephalitis | Presents with acute inflammation of the brain, caused by a bacterial infection; it may complicate into severe brain damage as the inflamed brain pushes against the skull, potentially leading to mortality. |
| Viral encephalitis | Presents with acute inflammation of the brain, caused by a viral infection; it may complicate into severe brain damage as the inflamed brain pushes against the skull, potentially leading to mortality. |
| Encephalopathy | Presents with steady depression, generalized seizures. Generally absent are fever, headache, leukocytosis, and pleocytosis; MRI often appears normal. |
| Meningitis | Presents with headache, altered mental status, and inflammation of the meninges, which may develop in the setting of an infection, physical injury, cancer, or certain drugs; it may have an indolent evolution, resolving on its own, or may present as an rapidly evolving inflammation, causing neurologic damage and possible mortality. |
| Brain abscess | Presents with an abscess in the brain caused by the inflammation and accumulation of infected material from local or remote infectious areas of the body; the infectious agent may also be introduced as a result of head trauma or neurological procedures. |
| Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) | Presents with scattered foci of demyelination and perivenular inflammation; it can cause focal neurological signs and decreased ability to focus. |
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
CT
MRI
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Prevention
References
- ↑ Eldridge BF, Glaser C, Pedrin RE, Chiles RE (2001). "The first reported case of California encephalitis in more than 50 years". Emerg Infect Dis. 7 (3): 451–2. doi:10.3201/eid0703.010316. PMC 2631795. PMID 11384526.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 M.D. JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, Expert Consult Premium Edition. Saunders; 2014.
California encephalitis virus causes encephalitis in humans.
Initial infection by the virus and primary viremia causes the onset of non-specific symptoms such as headache and fever. Secondary viremia and the multiplication of the virus in the CNS causes symptoms such as stiff neck, lethargy and seizures. It can also cause encephalitis, when inflammation of the brain produced by infection of the virus damages nerve cells, which affects signalling of the brain to the body.
The virus particle is enveloped and contains three nucleocapsids. The envelope conatins G1 glycoproteins and neutralising antibodies against these proteins block fusion of the virus with host cells and inhibit haemagglutination. The virus gemone is over 12000 nucleotides in length and consists of three segments of various sized single-stranded RNA (negative sense and ambi-sense).
CEV is closely related to La Crosse Virus.
References