Public Health Laboratory Surveillance and Diagnosis of Japanese Encephalitis: Time to Revisit.
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2016-01
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Abstract
Objective: We assessed detection of recent Japanese encephalitis virus infection using
recommended strategy.
Methods: Cross-sectional community-based study conducted in 12 villages in Kushinagar,
Uttar-Pradesh, India in 2012-13. Recent infection with Japanese encephalitis virus in 239
healthy children aged 1-15 year was detected using a combination of serology and
molecular methods.
Results: 24 (10%) children showed recent infection; 2 by serology and 22 by molecular
method. Symptomatic cases were estimated as 626 in Kushinagar against reported 139 in all
age groups across the state.
Conclusion: Lower positivity using recommended serology suggests major gap in existing
surveillance and diagnostic protocols and estimation of burden of Japanese encephalitis.
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Japanese encephalitis, Laboratory diagnosis, Surveillance
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Kakkar Manish, Dhole Tapan N, Rogawski Elizabeth T, Chaturvedi Sanjay. Public Health Laboratory Surveillance and Diagnosis of Japanese Encephalitis: Time to Revisit. Indian Pediatrics. 2016 Jan; 53(1): 33-35.