Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan
Summary
Japanese Encephalitis has caused six deaths in Chitwan district since mid-July, with 17 infections reported, mostly among the unvaccinated.
Key Points
- The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan district has risen to six since mid-July.
- Infections total 17, including 10 women and seven men across various age groups.
- Fifteen infected individuals had not received vaccinations.
- The disease is spread by infected female Culex mosquitoes breeding in paddy fields, posing seasonal risks.
