- Statement 1 is correct. Japanese Encephalitis is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), which belongs to the Flaviviridae family. It is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of infected mosquitoes. - Statement 2 is correct. Encephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain, usually caused by an infection. Japanese Encephalitis is characterized by inflammation of the brain, leading to severe neurological symptoms in many cases. - Statement 3 is correct. JE is a zoonotic disease, meaning it is primarily a disease of animals that can spread to humans. The main reservoirs of JEV are pigs and wading birds. It is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, predominantly species from the Culex genus, such as Culex tritaeniorhynchus.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Japanese Encephalitis? 1. Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a viral disease. 2. JE is related with the inflammation of brain. 3. It is a zoonosis and spreads among human beings by Culex mosquitoes.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2022 · Topic: Viral Diseases (Vector-borne Viral Diseases: Epidemiology and Control Strategies)
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