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Japanese encephalitis is a type of viral brain infection that's spread through mosquito bites. It's most common in rural areas throughout South East Asia, the Pacific islands and the Far East, but is very rare in travellers.
Articles for Japanese encephalitis
Causes of Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is caused by a flavivirus, which can affect both humans and animals. The virus is passed from animals to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Introduction
Japanese encephalitis is a type of viral brain infection that's spread through mosquito bites.
Preventing Japanese encephalitis
You can reduce your risk of Japanese encephalitis by getting vaccinated and taking precautions to avoid mosquito bites in at-risk areas.
