<unk>  is a mild infection of the central nervous system.<unk>  virus belongs to the Group V negative-sense ssRNA family of viruses.<unk>  virus is also known as an arbovirus.<unk>  virus is usually transmitted via mosquitos to the human host. The amplification pattern of<unk>  virus has been extensively studied.<unk>  virus is contracted by the bite of an infected mosquito, primarily Aedes triseriatus.<unk>  virus must be differentiated from other diseases that cause fever, headache, seizures, and altered mental status. There are approximately 70-115 cases of<unk>  virus per year in the United States, most commonly affecting infants and children between the ages of 6 months and 15 years old.<unk>  virus usually clears in 1 to 2 weeks and rarely recurs. Less than 1% of cases result in mortality. The diagnostic method of choice for<unk>  virus is<unk> boratory testing. There is no treatment for<unk>  virus; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
La Crosse encephalitis
Rasmussen's encephalitis
St. Louis encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis
Bickerstaff's encephalitis
Varicella zoster encephalitis
Western equine encephalitis