Japanese encephalitis virus remains an important cause of encephalitis in Thailand

J. Olsen, Sonja; Supawat, Krongkaew; P. Campbell, Angela; Anantapreecha, Surapee; Liamsuwan, Sahas; Tunlayadechanont, Supoch; Visudtibhan, Anannit; Lupthikulthum, Somsak; Dhiravibulya, Kanlaya; Viriyavejakul, Akravudh; Vasiknanonte, Punnee; Rajborirug, Kiatsak; Watanaveeradej, Veerachai; Na-Bangchang, Chacrin; Laven, Janeen; Kosoy, Olga; Panella, Amanda; Ellis, Christine; Henchaichon, Sununta; Khetsuriani, Nino; M. Powers, Ann; F. Dowell, Scott; Fischer, Marc

doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2010.03.022

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Japanese encephalitis virus remains an important cause of encephalitis in Thailand

Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases • Aug 3, 2010

Authors:

Sonja J. Olsen

Krongkaew Supawat

Angela P. Campbell

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is endemic in Thailand and prevention strategies include vaccination, vector control, and health education. METHODS: Between July 2003 and August 2005, we conducted hospital-based surveillance for encephalitis at seven hospitals in Bangkok and Hat Yai. S...

Subject

Japanese encephalitis

Medicine

Encephalitis

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