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*Rare outbreaks in U.S. territories in Western Pacific | *Rare outbreaks in U.S. territories in Western Pacific | ||
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*Leading cause of viral [[encephalitis]] in Asia with 30-50,000 cases reported annually | *Leading cause of viral [[encephalitis]] in Asia with 30-50,000 cases reported annually | ||
*Fewer than 1 case/year in U.S. civilians and military personnel traveling to and living in Asia | *Fewer than 1 case/year in U.S. civilians and military personnel traveling to and living in Asia | ||
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Countries which have had major [[epidemic]]s in the past, but which have controlled the disease primarily by [[vaccination]], include China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. Other countries that still have periodic epidemics include Viet Nam, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Nepal, and Malaysia. | Countries which have had major [[epidemic]]s in the past, but which have controlled the disease primarily by [[vaccination]], include China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. Other countries that still have periodic epidemics include Viet Nam, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Nepal, and Malaysia. | ||
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Developed Countries
- Rare outbreaks in U.S. territories in Western Pacific
Developing Countries
- Leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia with 30-50,000 cases reported annually
- Fewer than 1 case/year in U.S. civilians and military personnel traveling to and living in Asia
Countries which have had major epidemics in the past, but which have controlled the disease primarily by vaccination, include China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. Other countries that still have periodic epidemics include Viet Nam, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Nepal, and Malaysia.
