Which of the following statements is are correct regarding Acute Encephalitis Syndrome AES 1 The syn...........

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)?

1. The syndrome can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.

2. Hypoglycaemia has been associated with AES which caused by malnourishment and lack of proper diet.

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Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) including Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a group of clinically similar neurologic manifestation caused by several different viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemical/ toxins etc.

The combination of AES with hypoglycaemia is unique to Muzaffarpur, Vietnam and Bangladesh. “Hypoglycaemia is not a symptom but a sign of AES. In Bihar, convulsions in children (which is AES) are found in combination with hypoglycaemia. This hypoglycaemia is caused by malnourishment and lack of proper diet.