What is Japanese encephalitis virus and how can I avoid it when I travel?
- Written by Cameron Webb, Clinical Lecturer and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
The mosquitoes that spread Japanese encephalitis are usually found in wetlands and drainage ditches, and will be out biting mostly at dawn and dusk.Bryon Lippincott/Flikr, CC BY
If you’re travelling to Asia, you’re probably mindful of the risks of malaria, dengue, or Zika. But authorities are warning Australians to take care to avoid...
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