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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis – Philippines: (Luzon)

Japanese Encephalitis -- PhilippinesThe Department of Health (DOH) in the Cordilleras has recorded 8 confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis in the region this year [2018].DOH-Cordillera Medical Officer Dr. Alexis Marrero said that of the 8; 2 came from Benguet, one from Baguio City while the remaining 5 cases came from outside the Cordillera region and were all admitted in the hospital.Japanese encephalitis is an infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus. While most infections Read more [...]