Khemika KhemakanokJintana ChataroopwijitNuttaphol Upiya UpiyaSakara Hutspardol HutspardolArucha TreesirichodKulthida MethawasinWirana Angtong2011-02-202011-02-202011-02-082011-02-08Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences; Vol 17, No 2 (2010): Vol 17,No 2 (2010): ปีที่ 17 ฉบับที่ 2 สิงหาคม 2553; 114-121http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/130763Japanese encephalitis remains an important public health burden in Thailand despite japanese encephalitis vaccine has been employed in the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI). Acute stroke or hemiparesis was an atypical feature in japanese encephalitis. We report a case of japanese encephalitis proven by demonstration of specific IgM antibody against JEV in serum with delayed presentation of left hemiparesis. No remarkably structural abnormality of brain parenchyma was detected by computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). With supportive treatment and physical rehabilitation, this patient has returned to fully normal neurological function.en-USJournal of Medicine and Health SciencesCase Report