第59回日本神経学会学術大会

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East Asian Neurology Forum

[EANF-01] Current Findings on Acute Encephalitis via Flavivirus Infection: A form of Zoonosis

2018年5月23日(水) 09:50 〜 11:50 第8会場 (ロイトン札幌2F エンプレス・ホール)

座長:澤 洋文(北海道大学 人獣共通感染症リサーチセンター 分子病態・診断部門), Francisco Cardoso(Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil)

Rapid globalization and global warming produces new problems unexpected in the past. Epidemic of infective disorders is one of such emerging issues. Flavivirus infections by tick-borne encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile encephalitis, Dengue and Zika viruses have been endemic in tropical areas and manifest various neurological syndromes including acute encephalomyelitis, para-infectious syndromes and brain malformation. These disorders have, however, been reported in regions far from original foci suggesting its potential propagation. Therefore, awareness of these risks is mandatory for contemporary societies, regardless of the location. From these viewpoints, the theme of this symposium is determined as flavivirus infection. Participation in this symposium with experts’ lectures and active discussion would update your knowledge about flavivirus infection and more general global health issues.

Ooi Eng Eong1, Jenny G. Low1,2, Shirin Kalimuddin2, Kevin Tan1,3, Yvonne FZ Chan2, Sze Chien Ang2, Limin Wijaya2 (1.Duke NUS Medical School, Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2.Singapore General Hospital, Department of Infecious Diseases, 3.National Neuroscience Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital)