Past, Present, and Future of Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis (JE), a vector-borne viral disease, is endemic to large parts of Asia and the Pacific. An estimated 3 billion people are at risk, and JE has recently spread to new territories. Vaccination programs, increased living standards, and mechanization of agriculture are key factors in...

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Main Authors: Tobias E. Erlanger, Svenja Weiss, Jennifer Keiser, Jürg Utzinger, Karin Wiedenmayer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/1/08-0311_article