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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
===Developed Countries=== | ===Developed Countries=== | ||
*Rare outbreaks in U.S. territories in Western Pacific | *Rare outbreaks in U.S. territories in Western Pacific | ||
*Japanese encephalitis has been reported on the [[Torres Strait Islands]] and two fatal cases were reported in mainland northern [[Australia]] in [[1998]]. The spread of the virus in Australia is of particular concern to Australian health officials due to the unplanned introduction of ''Culex gelidus'', a potential vector of the virus, from Asia. | |||
===Developing Countries=== | ===Developing Countries=== | ||
*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 | ||
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Developed Countries
- Rare outbreaks in U.S. territories in Western Pacific
- Japanese encephalitis has been reported on the Torres Strait Islands and two fatal cases were reported in mainland northern Australia in 1998. The spread of the virus in Australia is of particular concern to Australian health officials due to the unplanned introduction of Culex gelidus, a potential vector of the virus, from Asia.
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.
