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3 months post japanese encephalitis frnd is having stiffness in right arm and left leg while awake. but goes while she sleeps? is this cure able?

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Japanese Encephaliti: Hard to say whether or not this is curable. Your friend should report this to her doctor for follow up on her illness.

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Answered 12/30/2016

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