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Japanese Encephalitis Overview by nathanaellee92 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1) Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that is a major cause of encephalitis in Asia, with an estimated 50,000 cases and 15,000 deaths annually. 2) The virus is maintained in a natural cycle between birds and pigs, with pigs being the most important host for transmitting the virus to humans. 3) Most human cases occur in rural agricultural areas during or after monsoon seasons when mosquito populations increase and transmit the virus between pigs and then to humans. Many people a

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