What is Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease which, like malaria, is transmitted by mosquitoes. In many patients, Japanese encephalitis symptoms remain mild and the infection may even go unnoticed. However, in some cases, the virus causes severe symptoms and leads to serious complications.

Typical encephalitis symptoms include nausea and vomiting, seizures, headaches, and confusion. The Japanese encephalitis virus affects the human brain and can lead to inflammation and swelling in the brain. In very severe cases, the infection can lead to brain damage.

There is no specific medication to treat and cure this type of encephalitis. Treatment usually focuses on relieving symptoms and supporting the immune system in its effort to fight the virus. A Japanese encephalitis vaccine provides medical protection for travelers at risk of catching the virus.

The World Health Organisation states, that there are roughly 70,000 new cases of Japanese Encephalitis worldwide each year. Half of these cases were in China, and around three-quarters of all cases were children under the age of 15 years.

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