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Detection of Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Culex Mosquitoes in Singapore.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Sept 2020
Yap Grace, Mailepessov Diyar, Lim Xiao Fang, Chan Sharon, How Choon Beng, Humaidi Mahathir, Yeo Gladys, Chong Chee Seng, Lam-Phua Sai Gek, Lee Ruth, Okumura Chiharu, Vythilingam Indra, Ng Lee Ching
Abstract excerpt
Mosquito-borne flaviviruses are emerging pathogens of an increasing global public health concern because of their rapid increase in geographical range and the impact of climate change. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are of concern because of the risk of reemergence and introduction by migratory birds. In Singapore, human WNV infection has never been reported and human JEV infection is...
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