Japanese encephalitis

Japanese Encephalitis: Triggers, Symptoms, Prevention

Brief overview What is Japanese encephalitis? An inflammation of the brain caused by a virus, which is particularly common in South-East Asia. Causes: Japanese encephalitis viruses, which are transmitted by blood-sucking mosquitoes Symptoms: usually no or only mild symptoms such as headaches and fever, in children mainly gastrointestinal complaints. Rarely severe courses with symptoms such … Japanese Encephalitis: Triggers, Symptoms, Prevention

Japanese encephalitis vaccination

What happens during the Japanese encephalitis vaccine The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is a so-called dead vaccine: it contains inactivated pathogens from the Japanese encephalitis strain SA14-14-2. It has been licensed in Germany since March 31, 2009. The inactivated viruses cannot make people ill, but they can still stimulate the body to produce specific antibodies. If … Japanese encephalitis vaccination