St. Louis Encephalitis

Historical Data

Cases of St. Louis Encephalitis are most common in the eastern and central states of the United States
There are known cases in Kentucky and North Carolina and although there are no cases reported in Virginia it is very likely to spread to Virginia since St. Louis Encephalitis is found in Virginia’s border states
In southern states St. Louis Encephalitis can occur year round however it primarily occurs during the late summer to early fall in temperate areas
Between 2004-2013 there were 67 reported cases across the United States
Less than 15 percent of those infected with St. Louis Encephalitis will die
Most cases of St. Louis Encephalitis go undiagnosed

Symptoms

Symptoms occur quite rapidly after infection
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Malaise
Usually milder in children
Some patients will not recover after the initial infection and will develop neurological infections such as confusion, disorientation, coma, stiffness, and unsteadiness

Information gathered by Jordan E.