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Immunization against Japanese Encephalitis Virus can prevent long-term cognitive, psychological, and neurological disabilities

According to a review of nervous system infections, up to 50% of survivors of encephalitis caused by Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) are left with permanent cognitive, psychological or neurological disabilities.

Full Citation:
John CC, Carabin H, Montano SM et al.. 2015. Global research priorities for infections that affect the nervous system. Nature. 527.

Title of Article: Global research priorities for infections that affect the nervous system

Author(s): John CC, Carabin H, Montano SM et al.

Publication Year: 2015

Publication Name: Nature

Publication Volume: 527

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26580325/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1038/nature16033

Topics: Cognition & Schooling

Disease Vaccines: Japanese encephalitis

Countries: Global