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A Case Series of Three US Adults with Japanese Encephalitis, 2010-2012
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2014
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Source: J Travel Med. 21(5):310-313
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Alternative Title:J Travel Med
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Description:Background
Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus is the leading vaccine-preventable cause of encephalitis in Asia. Although the risk for JE for most travelers to Asia is low, it varies based on the destination, season, trip duration, and activities.
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We present case reports for three US adults who were infected with JE virus while traveling or residing in Asia.
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Among the three JE cases, one case had a 10-day trip to mainland China and participated in outdoor activities in a rural area, a second case had been resident in Taiwan for 4 months, and a third, fatal case was an expatriate living in South Korea.
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JE should be considered in the differential diagnosis for any patient with an acute neurologic infection who recently has been in a JE-endemic country. Health-care providers should assess the itineraries of travelers to JE-endemic countries, provide guidance on personal protective measures to prevent vector-borne diseases, and consider recommending JE vaccine for travelers at increased risk for JE virus infection.
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Pubmed ID:24861145
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4594826
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