Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus, a member of the flavivirus family, is named after Japan, where the disease was first identified. It primarily affects rural and agricultural areas across Asia and is transmitted through Culex mosquitoes. While the virus cycles between mosquitoes, pigs, and wading birds, humans can become incidental hosts, leading to serious neurological complications. Prevention strategies, including vaccination and mosquito control, are vital in mitigating the public health impact of JE, especially in endemic regions.