Japanese encephalitis: The culprit behind deaths of children in Gorakhpur – Know its symptoms, prevention, other facts
Two days ago, the nation woke up to a disturbing news of the death of 30 children within 48 hours at a government-run hospital in Gorakhpur.
Aug 13, 2017, 11:26 AM ISTJapanese encephalitis: Symptoms, how to prevent it!
Mosquitoes that feed on infected animals can become infected with the virus and then transmit it to humans.
Nov 03, 2016, 10:56 AM ISTJapanese encephalitis in Odisha: All you need to know!
Currently, the vector-borne disease has claimed lives of 27 children in Odisha's Malkangiri district.
Oct 04, 2016, 09:42 AM ISTJapanese encephalitis: All you need to know about the viral disease
The incubation period of JEV (time from infection until illness) is typically 5-15 days, but 1 in 250 infections develop into encephalitis.
Aug 02, 2016, 10:01 AM IST