CONTENTS 01 Definition

Geographic Distribution of Japanese

02 Encephalitis Virus

Analysis of Expected Health Risks in

03 Travelers

04 Application of Preventive Measures

05 Destination Most Common Disease

Definition

68.000 CASES
Japanese Encephalitis
Is one of the most viral infection that
transmitted to humans through the bite of
infected by mosquitoes species, called Culex
tritaeniorhynchus. The transition period lasts
throughout the year in spring, summer and
early fall in tropical and subtropical zones.
Geographic
Prevent Infection from Japanese
Encephalitis Virus
Wear Long-sleeved Shirts & Long Pants Take Steps to Control Mosquitoes
You can also use permethrin to treat Including indoor & outdoor
clothing & gear (follow the instruction)

Use Insect Repellent Prevent Mosquito Bites when Traveling Overseas

Remember to always use EPA registered Beware about the accommodation and
insect repellent environment
 JE Vaccine

JE vaccine is only recommended for travelers who

spend more than 1 month tho the endemic
countries during the JE virus transmission season.

IXIARO Contraindication Reaction to JE Vaccine

JE vaccine that only -Serius allergic with Reactions to IXIARO
licensed in USA. IXIARO are generally mild and
Derived from -Pregnant women include pain and
Inactivated Vero cell tenderness, mild
culture. headaches, myalgia
(muscle aches), and
low-grade fevers.
Diagnostic
Diagnose of JE
Tesing -Patients suspected of being infected with JE should be
considered if they have neurological signs (meningitis,
acute flaccid paralysis, etc.) who have traveled to
endemic areas
- It can be detected with laboratory by testing serum or
by CSF
- JE virus IgM antibodies are usually detectable 3 to 8
days after onset of illness and persist for 30 to 90
days, but longer persistence has been documented.
 References

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International Travel. New York: Oxford University Press;
2012.

• Keystone, J. S. (no date) Travel Medicine, Travel

Medicine. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-03453-1.10044-6.

• Sanford, C. A., Pottinger, P. S., Jong, E. C. 2017. The

Travel And Tropical Medicine Manual. 5th Ed. Elsevier.
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