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Four new cases of Japanese encephalitis reported in Taiwan
2012/06/05 16:46:22
(By Nancy Liu)
Taipei, June 5 (CNA) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed four new cases of Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan on Tuesday and urged the public to take precautions against mosquito bites during the disease's peak transmission period June-July.
The four patients, all residing in Tainan City, were treated and some have been discharged from hospital, according to a statement released by the CDC.
Re: TAIWAN: Four new cases of Japanese encephalitis
Re: TAIWAN: Four new cases of Japanese encephalitis
Taichung reports 2 cases of Japanese encephalitis
TAIPEI--Taichung health officials announced yesterday two new cases of Japanese encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease, and urged the public to take precautions against mosquitoes during the disease's peak season.
Two women aged 30 and 42, respectively, developed symptoms of fevers and headaches in late June. Both live near rice paddies, where mosquitoes carrying the virus are easily found, according to the central city's health bureau.
Medics warn of Japanese encephalitis dangers amid summertime illness peak
AIRBORNE THREAT:The disease, which can leave patients with restricted movement, is often misdiagnosed as a common cold and has afflicted 20 people this season
By Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNA
More than 20 cases of Japanese encephalitis have been confirmed since the beginning of summer and doctors warn that delayed treatment can lead to complications and after-effects, or may even be fatal.
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne virus that can result in severe symptoms when transmitted to humans, including cachexia (muscular atrophy), neck rigidity, hemiaresis (weakness on one side of the body) and even impaired mental function.
... http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2012/07/31/2003539097
