Muzaffarpur district of Bihar reported death of 69
children due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). Till
now over 130 have been hospitalised in the district.
The district Magistrate of Muzaffarpur has
announced that for students till class eight, schools will remain closed till
June 22 and for students in higher standards, classes will be held only till
10.30 am.
Encephalitis:
Encephalitis is an inflammation or swelling and
irritation of the brain. In most cases. It is also called
acute viral encephalitis or aseptic encephalitis.
Symptoms: The viral disease causes mild flu-like
symptoms such as a high
fever, personality changes, convulsions (seizures), severe
headache, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, problems with
speech or hearing, hallucinations, memory loss, drowsiness and coma.
kids with encephalitis need care in a hospital.
By monitoring their blood
pressure, heart rate, breathing, and body fluids further
swelling of the brain can be prevented. Encephalitis can’t be prevented, but
illnesses that may lead to it can be avoided. Immunizations protect kids from
many common childhood illnesses.
