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• National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad developed a technique for the rapid, sensitive and specific detection of the Non-Structural 1 (NS1) secretory protein, which is suitable biomarker for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV).

Japanese encephalitis:

• About: Japanese encephalitis (JE) is an infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
• The Virus: JEV belongs to the family Flaviviridae and genus Flavivirus and exists in a zoonotic cycle.
• Symptoms: headache, vomiting, fever, confusion and seizures.
• Spread: spread by mosquitoes, specifically those of the Culex type. Pigs and wild birds serve as a reservoir for the virus.
• Occurrence: The disease occurs in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. Japanese encephalitis (JE) is declared as a notifiable disease in India due to its expanding geographical distribution. Prevalent, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• Prevention: Japanese encephalitis vaccine, which is both safe and effective. Avoiding mosquito bites.
• Treatment: Once infected, there is no specific treatment, with care being supportive.

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