Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is an arthropod-borne viral encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes).
It is not found in North America, but is considered the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia.
It is vaccine-preventable, and travelers should consult a travel clinic about their destinations to see if this is one disease to be concerned about.
Information for Health Professionals
Last Updated: March 13, 2012