Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is a type of viral brain infection that is spread through mosquito bites. It’s common in rural areas throughout Southeast Asia, the Pacific islands and the Far East.

What is Japanese encephalitis? {#introduction}

Treatment

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Vaccination

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Prevention of Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis vaccination

Complications of Japanese encephalitis

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