Susan L Hills, Nguyen Van Cuong,
Sok Touch,
Hoang Hong Mai,
Sann Chan Soeung,
Tran Thi Huong Lien,
Chham Samnang,
Ly Sovann,
Pham Van Diu,
Luc Duy Lac,
Seng Heng,
Vu Minh Huong,
John J Grundy,
Chea Huch,
Penny Lewthwaite,
Tom Solomon,
Julie A Jacobson
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ABSTRACT: A cohort of Japanese encephalitis (JE) survivors in Cambodia and Viet Nam were assessed at least 4 months after hospital discharge in order to understand the extent of disability after JE. We used a simple assessment tool which focuses on the impact on daily life. In total, 64 disability assessments were conducted: 38 in Cambodia and 26 in Viet Nam. In Cambodia, 4 (11%) children had severe sequelae, suggesting the children would likely be dependent, 15 (39%) had moderate sequelae and 17 (45%) had mild sequelae. In Viet Nam, two (8%) persons had severe sequelae, five (19%) had moderate sequelae and eight (31%) had mild sequelae. In many JE-endemic areas there are no multi-disciplinary teams with sophisticated equipment to assess patients after JE disease. This assessment tool can assist with patient management and generate data to support the need for programmes to prevent disease and improve outcomes for survivors.
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 08/2011; 57(4):241-4. · 1.39 Impact Factor
