103 infected, 20 succumb to Japanese encephalitis
Summary
103 people have been confirmed with Japanese encephalitis in Nepal, with 20 deaths reported, mainly affecting unvaccinated individuals across multiple districts.
Key Points
- 103 people have been confirmed infected with Japanese encephalitis in Nepal.
- 20 people have died due to the infection in various districts including Jhapa, Morang, and Chitwan.
- Most infections have been reported among unvaccinated individuals.
- Japanese encephalitis is caused by the Culex mosquito bite and can lead to serious brain infections and death.
