St. Louis encephalitis
- Pronunciation
- /ST. Loo-is en-sef-uh-LY-tis/
- Category
- Disease
- Plural
- St. Louis encephalitises
Definition
A mosquito-borne viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain.
Etymology
Named after the city of St. Louis, where it caused a significant outbreak in 1933.
Example
St. Louis encephalitis is a serious public health threat in the United States.
Related Terms
- Mosquito-borne disease
- Arbovirus
- Encephalitis
Usage Notes
Transmission occurs through the bite of infected mosquitoes.