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Kunjin Encephalitis
A West Nile encephalitis that causes infection in brain, is caused by Kunjin virus, a subtype of West Nile Virus (Orthoflavivirus nilense), which is transmitted by Culex annulirostris mosquito bite. The infection causes
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Overview
A West Nile encephalitis that causes infection in brain, is caused by Kunjin virus, a subtype of West Nile Virus (Orthoflavivirus nilense), which is transmitted by Culex annulirostris mosquito bite. The infection causes
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