Detection of Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Culex Mosquitoes in Singapore.

This study demonstrates the important role that surveillance plays in public health and strongly suggests the circulation of JEV among wildlife in Singapore, despite the absence of reported human cases. A One Health approach involving surveillance, the collaboration between public health and wildlife managers, and control of mosquito populations remains the key measures in risk mitigation of JEV transmission in the enzootic cycle between birds and mosquitoes.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - July 19, 2020 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Yap G, Mailepessov D, Lim XF, Chan S, How CB, Humaidi MB, Yeo G, Chong CS, Lam-Phua SG, Lee R, Okumura C, Vythilingam I, Lee Ching NG Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research