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Japanese encephalitis and the traveller.

M Bucens1, L O'Connor

  • 1State Health Laboratories, Perth.

Australian Family Physician
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Japanese encephalitis is a serious mosquito-borne viral disease causing severe brain inflammation. Western travelers to endemic Asian regions are at risk, and a vaccine is available.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Virology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne arbovirus disease prevalent across Asia and parts of the USSR.
  • The illness can result in severe encephalitis, high mortality rates, and significant neurological deficits in survivors.
  • While endemic populations may develop immunity, Western travelers remain susceptible to infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform about the risks of Japanese encephalitis for Western travelers.
  • To highlight the availability of a Japanese encephalitis vaccine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on Japanese encephalitis epidemiology and clinical presentation.
  • Analysis of reported cases in travelers returning to Australia.

Main Results:

  • Two cases of Japanese encephalitis have been reported in travelers returning to Australia.
  • Western travelers are identified as a risk group due to potential lack of immunity.

Conclusions:

  • Japanese encephalitis poses a risk to unvaccinated Western travelers visiting endemic areas.
  • Vaccination is a recommended preventive measure for individuals traveling to regions where Japanese encephalitis is prevalent.

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