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Lint: dengue-encephalitis

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"T2/FLAIR: hyperintense"

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"DWI/ADC: affected regions demonstrate restricted diffusion in most cases 1"

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"SWI: microhaemorrhages are commonly seen 1"

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Acronyms
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"Dengue virus is an RNA virus belonging to the Flavivirus genus 1. It is transmitted by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus 4."

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Emphasis
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"Dengue virus is an RNA virus belonging to the Flavivirus genus 1. It is transmitted by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus 4."

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List Caps
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"Japanese encephalitis"

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There Is
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"There are four viral serotypes, designated DENV1-DENV-4 1. The serotypes most commonly implicated in neurologic manifestations of dengue virus infection are DENV2 and DENV-3 2."

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"There is no specific treatment. Management is supportive with empiric antimicrobials, fluids, antiseizure medications, blood transfusions and steroids 4,5."

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