Over 90 deaths have registered in Uttar Pradesh due to encephalitis since January this year, and the situation has aggravated after the onset of monsoon.
What You Should Know about Japanese Encephalitis - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito borne viral disease associated with inflammation of the brain.
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito borne viral disease associated with inflammation of the brain.
"The homework to be done in January and February was not done. Vaccination was not given on time, pigsties were not built, fresh drinking water was not made available, and health related information was not given to people," Dr. Singh said.
"So, the possibility of this was expected," he added.
About Mosquito Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
"We don't know the reason that whenever monsoon arrives at that time this disease widely spreads and the whole village gets worried, but we don't get any better help from the government. Neither we have a solution for this disease," said Amit Rai, a parent.
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Vaccination Campaign to Protect Against Japanese Encephalitis Kickstarts in UP
A vaccination campaign has begun in Uttar Pradesh to combat Japanese Encephalitis.
A vaccination campaign has begun in Uttar Pradesh to combat Japanese Encephalitis.
Source-ANI
Dozens of Children Hospitalised With Encephalitis in Gorakhpur
Dozens of children have been admitted to a state-run hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district with symptoms of encephalitis.
Dozens of children have been admitted to a state-run hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district with symptoms of encephalitis.
