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economist suntribune health issues thursday sept 5 2002 dont mix encephalitis with common flu says survivor by kathleen griffin staff writer a markham woman who survived encephalitis wants to ensure york region resi dents and their doctors dont dismiss the possibility of the sometimes- fatal condition because the symp toms are similar to those of the com mon flu allison cava 33 decided to take her story public after increased press re ports this summer about the west nile virus one of thou sands of viruses that could cause allison cava i went too long without being diagnosed encephalitis doctors really need to know what to look for thats the message i went far too long without being diag nosed she said encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection most people infected with encephalitis have only mild symptoms that dont last long but serious cases can cause headaches high fevers lethargy convulsions deliri um coma or death it can also cause significant brain impairment includ- visit our cigar port lounge during main streets party 6 pm 10 pin thursday sept 5th vka a cigar- roller will be inrstpre for the duration of the open premium leaf house cigar lounge official cigar supplier to angus glen golf club 205 main street union v me 905 5131810 emailrigarbodegaspriiitca websitewwwtorontocomcigarbodega for your covers flyer tab top drapes factory direct privacy fabrc- ml v mb hg3s3bi wh533i ttrsaatklimkltifusaarat dam ht himtew ee2seei mmtdrtntwutlmlumamh ui im imrmm ttbftw wuetsrwfiiex 27 i i iii3es3 trttr s 64 mmwm w 49b89s- 99s ik m in selected areas ing loss of memory lack of muscle coordination or hear ing and vision problems the west nile virus in more serious cases can cause encephalitis its trans mitted to humans by mos- quitos who have bitten infected birds both birds and mosquitos infected with west nile have been found in york region this summer but the virus has not been found in humans here yet five probable cases of humans contracting the west nile virus have been found across the gta three in peel region one in halton and the fifth in toronto once again i urge ontarians to continue taking precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes said dr colin dcunha ontarios cheif medical officer of health while the risk of acquiring west nile virus is low one should always take precautionary measures less than one per cent of people with the virus devel op serious neurological problems dr caroline geenen a neurologist at markham stouffville hospital said as more birds test positive for the virus doctors are more aware than ever to watch for symptoms of infectious encephalitis which include fever headache muscle pain confusion and seizures for more information call the york region public health department at 18003615653 october 25 26 and 27th markham fairgrounds the home show with a difference 3 days of unlimited sales opportunities featuring pet pavilion in the kitchen healthy lifestyle centre kidsmart building renovation interior design decor call today to secure prime exhibit space at this sales building event wwwmarkhamhomeshowcom chouinard bros events mamgement roofing aluminum windows vj if fpfp garden basket homes publishing group markville ford fordli rsicoljsisyt 905 6421908 ext 232 18882117288 ext 232