St. Louis encephalitis
MONDO:0005969A viral encephalitis caused by the St. Louis encephalitis virus (encephalitis virus, st. louis), a flavivirus. It is transmitted to humans and other vertebrates primarily by mosquitoes of the genus culex. The primary animal vectors are wild birds and the disorder is endemic to the midwestern and southeastern United States. Infections may be limited to an influenza-like illness or present as an aseptic meningitis or encephalitis. Clinical manifestations of the encephalitic presentation may include seizures, lethargy, myoclonus, focal neurologic signs, coma, and death. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p750)
Also known as: Neuroinvasive St. Louis encephalitis virus infection, Saint Louis encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis virus caused infectious encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis virus infectious encephalitis
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with St. Louis encephalitis itself.
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Scientists compare immune responses to viral and bacterial infections in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to severe infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Researchers will take extra blood samples from 38 adults to analyze immature granulocytes, a type of immune cell. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive review of viral meningitis cases aims to sharpen diagnosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 4000 patients who had a suspected viral infection of the brain or spinal cord. Researchers will analyze which viruses were found and how the illness progressed in different groups, including children, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The g…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC