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Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese Encephalitis (pronunciation: /dʒəˈpæn.iːz ˌɛn.sɪ.fəˈlaɪ.tɪs/) is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The disease is most common in rural areas of Asia and the Western Pacific.

Etymology

The term "Japanese Encephalitis" is derived from the country where it was first documented, Japan, and "encephalitis", which is derived from the Greek words enkephalos (brain) and -itis (inflammation).

Symptoms

The symptoms of Japanese Encephalitis include fever, headache, vomiting, confusion, and difficulty moving. Symptoms that develop later include swelling around the brain and coma.

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for Japanese Encephalitis. Care is based on symptoms. A vaccine is available and is recommended for people who are traveling to areas where the disease is common.

Related Terms

• Virus
• Mosquito
• Vaccine
• Encephalitis
• Asia
• Western Pacific
• Fever
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Coma

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Japanese
• Wikipedia's article - Japanese

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