Thursday,
20 February 2025
Protect yourself from Japanese encephalitis

JAPANESE encephalitis (JE) is a serious viral infection caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

While most infections are asymptomatic, severe cases can lead to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), resulting in long-term neurological complications or even death.

JE is not contagious and cannot spread from person to per...

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