Japanese B Encephalitis
What is it?
Japanese B Encephalitis is a virus spread by mosquitoes from animals to humans. It is most likely to be spread in wetter seasons when the mosquitoes are more prevalent. It can cause inflammation of the membranes around the brain. Most infections are mild and without symptoms but can occasionally prove fatal.
Risk areas:
Mainly in rural areas of China and Korea but also found in South and East Asia.
Transmission:
By mosquitoes, particularly in and around flooded rice fields.
Symptoms:
Most infections are mild with no signs of symptoms, but occasionally if more severe can include fever, headache and seizures.
Treatment:
Currently there is no medical cure once infection has occurred.
Vaccinations:
Available but generally only required if you are going to be exposed to these areas for a longer period of time. The best form of prevention is to reduce exposure to mosquitoes via the normal methods.
If you are travelling to a country which may be affected by Japanese B Encephalitis please contact your GP for full vaccination details.
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Dr Travel Tips
- When camping, reduce the chance of insect bites by wearing light coloured clothing and avoiding perfumes.
- This is on ‘oldy but a goody’: always pack a spare pair of clothes in you hand luggage just in ‘case’ the airline loses your other baggage.
- Before you travel you should call your bank and let them know where you are travelling and the dates of your trip to avoid bank card issues.
- Some tips seem obvious but return the best value, this is one. Always retain a cheery disposition wherever you are travelling, you will receive far greater service – a smile is multilingual.
- To save space in your luggage and reduce the weight should you be charged extra, take samples of toiletries rather than packing your large ‘home size’ containers.
