<unk>  is a mild infection of the central nervous system.<unk>  belongs to the Group V negative-sense ssRNA<unk>  within the Bunyaviridae family of<unk> es. It is also known as an arbovirus.<unk>  is usually transmitted via mosquitos to the human host.<unk>  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.<unk>  is contracted by the bite of an infected mosquito, primarily Aedes triseriatus.<unk>  must be differentiated from other diseases that cause fever, headache, seizures, and altered mental status. There are approximately 70-115 cases of<unk>  per year in the United States, most commonly affecting infants and children between the ages of 6 months and 15 years old.<unk>  usually clears in 1 to 2 weeks and rarely recurs. Less than 1% of cases result in mortality. However, approximately 20% of patients have residual seizures. The diagnostic method of choice for<unk>  is laboratory testing. There is no treatment for<unk> ; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
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