A Study on Intelligence and Memory Functions in Post-Japanese Encepalitis Patients / 中国临床心理学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate impaired cognitive functions in post-JE patients. Methods:32 post-JE patients and 44 non-disabled subjects were compared on various intelligence and memory measures. Results:25% and 34% post-JE patients showed significant cognitive impairments in intellectual and memory functions. Significant differences were found between groups on measures of FIQ,VIQ, PIQ and MQ. Conclusion: Impairment in cognitive functions was found to be a frequent sequelae of acute JE, which has often been overlooked.