Japanese Encephalitis and Kala-azar

psychologyJapanese Encephalitis (JE / AES)

JE spreads by the Culex mosquito from pigs and birds, in rice-growing areas. A child with fever and confusion, unconsciousness or fits needs urgent referral. JE vaccine is given in affected districts at 9 months and 16-24 months.

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Remember

Every minute matters in fever with fits.

bug_reportKala-azar

Kala-azar spreads by the sandfly in some areas of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Signs: fever for more than 2 weeks, big spleen (swelling in the left belly), weight loss, darkening of skin.

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Remember

Test (rK39) and treatment are free. Sandflies breed in cracks of mud walls - plaster them.

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infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.