Transmission
Where did Japanese encephalitis virus likely originate?
Southeast Asia
What type of virus is Japanese encephalitis virus classified as?
A flavivirus
What neurological condition does Japanese encephalitis virus cause, leading to symptoms like fever, headache, and disorientation?
Encephalitis
What is the primary method for controlling Japanese encephalitis in endemic regions?
Vaccination programs for humans
What type of mosquitoes primarily transmit Japanese encephalitis virus?
Culex mosquitoes
Japanese encephalitis is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected what?
Mosquitoes
Name one common symptom of Japanese encephalitis other than fever and headache.
Seizures
What are reservoir hosts for Japanese encephalitis virus?
Pigs and birds
In which regions of the world is Japanese encephalitis endemic?
Asia, including parts of India, China, and Southeast Asia
What kind of disease does Japanese encephalitis cause in humans?
A potentially severe neurological disease
Which age group is most at risk for developing severe symptoms from Japanese encephalitis?
Children and the elderly
How is Japanese encephalitis primarily transmitted to humans and animals?
Through arthropod vectors (mosquitoes)
What interaction between humans, pigs, and mosquitoes is crucial for the transmission of Japanese encephalitis virus?
Close interaction or cohabitation
Which animals, other than humans, can also be infected by Japanese encephalitis virus?
Pigs and birds
What is the term for the inflammation of the brain, a severe symptom of Japanese encephalitis?
Encephalitis
What does "arbovirus" stand for in the context of Japanese encephalitis?
Arthropod-borne virus
During which season is Japanese encephalitis more likely to cause outbreaks due to increased mosquito populations?
The rainy season
What is the abbreviation for Japanese encephalitis virus?
JEV
In severe cases, what can Japanese encephalitis lead to in some patients?
Paralysis or death
Japanese encephalitis is more commonly found in which types of areas, leading to higher exposure risk?
Rural and agricultural areas