Japanese encephalitis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf viral infection
gptkbp:availability available in many countries
gptkbp:barrelLength 20-30% in severe cases
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Japanese_encephalitis_virus
gptkbp:challenges similar to other encephalitides
gptkbp:classification neglected tropical disease
gptkbp:clinicalTrials ongoing for antiviral treatments
can mimic other diseases
ongoing for new vaccines
gptkbp:community_service aim to reduce incidence
focus on vaccination coverage
gptkbp:deathDate higher in infants
lower in children and adults
gptkbp:diseaseResistance serological tests
endemic in rural areas
epidemics can occur
PCR_testing
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Pacific_Islands
gptkbp:healthcare integrate vector control and vaccination
significant_in_Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Japanese encephalitis
gptkbp:impact hospitalization
supportive care
cognitive impairment
neurological complications
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 5 to 15 days
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:Japan
in 1871
gptkbp:notable_player inactivated vaccine
gptkbp:propulsion Culex mosquitoes
gptkbp:public_perception important for prevention
gptkbp:research_focus vaccine development
vector control strategies
gptkbp:reservoir birds
pigs
gptkbp:responseTime requires surveillance
requires vaccination campaigns
gptkbp:riskManagement travel to endemic areas
outdoor activities in rural areas
based on travel history
based on vaccination status
gptkbp:safetyFeatures vaccination
mosquito_control
gptkbp:seasonalActivities more common in rainy season
gptkbp:surveillanceEquipment to monitor outbreaks
to track vaccination coverage
gptkbp:symptoms headache
fever
vomiting
confusion
seizures
varies by age group
anticonvulsants
difficulty moving
antipyretics
more severe in older adults
gptkbp:transmission mosquito bites