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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Japanese_encephalitisJapanese encephalitis - Wikipedia

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   Japanese encephalitis (JE) is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia, with up to 70,000 cases reported annually. Case-fatality rates range from 0.3% to 60% and depend on the population and age.

2. www.who.int › detail › japanese-encephalitisJapanese encephalitis - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   May 9, 2019 · Key facts. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile viruses, and is spread by mosquitoes. JEV is the main cause of viral encephalitis in many countries of Asia with an estimated 68 000 clinical cases every year.

3. www.cdc.gov › japanese-encephalitis › aboutAbout Japanese Encephalitis | Japanese Encephalitis Virus | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Overview. Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Culex species mosquitoes, particularly Culex tritaeniorhynchus. Japanese encephalitis virus is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable encephalitis in Asia and the western Pacific.

4. www.cdc.gov › japanese-encephalitis › symptomsJapanese Encephalitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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   Key points. Japanese encephalitis virus infection can result in febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis or encephalitis. If you think you or a family member might have Japanese encephalitis, talk with your healthcare provider. There is no specific treatment for Japanese encephalitis.

5. www.who.int › health-topics › japanese-encephalitisJapanese encephalitis in India - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Aug 16, 2020 · Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito borne zoonotic viral disease, caused by Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). The occurrence of disease is widespread in 24 countries of South- East Asia and Western Pacific region. The main vector of JE is Culex tritaeniorhynchus, spread across India. Common symptoms of JE include headache, fever, mental ...

6. www.cdc.gov › japanese-encephalitisJapanese Encephalitis Virus | Japanese Encephalitis Virus | CDC

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   Japanese encephalitis virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes. Learn about areas at risk, the illness it causes, and ways to prevent becoming infected, including vaccination. View All

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK470423Japanese Encephalitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 28, 2023 · Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne illness caused by a single-stranded RNA virus, closely related to the West Nile flavivirus. Japanese encephalitis transmission is primarily due to the bite of Culex mosquito species, most commonly Culex tritaeniorhynchus.