Japanese Encephalitis Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What is the main insect vector involved in spread of Japanese Encephalitis?	Mosquitoes		Link to Article
What two types of disease is it known for causing?	Neurological disease in horses Reproductive disease in pigs		Link to Article
What is important about Japanese Encephalitis from a Public Health point of view?	It is zoonotic and can cause fatal encephalitis in children.		Link to Article
What serological test can be performed for Japanese Encephalitis Virus?	Antibodies can be detected by ELISA or serum neutralisation		Link to Article
From where can viral antigen be demonstrated and with which tests?	Brain Placenta Foetus IFAT Avidin-Biotin immunostaining		Link to Article