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Background: Japanese encephalitis (JE) is an acute viral disease transmitted mainly by mosquitoes, primarily affecting Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific. This study aimed to analyze the factors contributing to JE occurrence in pigs across China.
Methods: A systematic search was done using six databases for the published epidemiological studies on porcine JE, including the Chinese Web of Knowledge (CNKI), Wan Fang Database, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, VIP Chinese Journal Database, and PubMed.
Results: A meta-analysis of 31 studies from 2000 to 2024 found an overall prevalence of 35.2% (95% CI: 25.1-46.1). The highest prevalence occurred between 2010 and 2015 at 53.4% (95% CI: 44.2-80.6), from 2010 to 2015, increased precipitation and favorable annual temperatures led to the proliferation of mosquitoes, causing Japanese Encephalitis outbreaks among swine. While the lowest was 2.5% (95% CI: 0.2-6.6) in temperate climates. Serum samples showed the highest prevalence 38.1% (95% CI: 27.9-48.9), and ELISA testing had a higher detection rate 38.2% (95% CI: 24.5-52.9). In the farming mode subgroup, the highest prevalence was observed in the large-scale farming mode at 40.9% (95% CI: 26.4-66.3).
Conclusion: The study highlights the spread of JE across China and suggests that it may be underrecognized in some areas. Continuous monitoring and improvements in farming practices are essential for controlling the disease.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1534114 | DOI Listing |
J Virol
September 2025
National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a significant flavivirus that poses a threat to public health, as it induces encephalitis in humans and reproductive disorders in sows. We have recently identified that zinc finger protein 33B (ZNF33B) is required for JEV infection by CRISPR-based functional genomic screening, yet the precise functions and mechanisms are not fully comprehended. In this study, ZNF33B was found to be involved in JEV infection, wherein it bound with JEV RNA to enhance its stability during replication.
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August 2025
Australian Defense Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland.
Arboviruses pose a significant health threat to U.S. military personnel deployed in the U.
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September 2025
Centre for Medical Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India.
The Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) remains a major cause of viral encephalitis in Asia, with significant morbidity and mortality. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of JEV research, focusing on its genomic structure, protein composition, and global epidemiology. We highlight the complexity of JEV transmission and pathogenesis, examining the interplay of demographic factors and geographic spread.
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September 2025
Department of Pharmacy, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China. Electronic address:
Objectives: In recent decades, China has experienced successive epidemics of seasonal Japanese encephalitis (JE), with the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) particularly spreading continuously in rural and suburban areas.
Methods: Nationwide data on 9061 JE cases, mosquito abundance from 89 surveillance sites, and population movement between 337 cities during 2013-19 were obtained. Seasonal multivariate linear regression models including time trends and reconciliation terms representing annual and semiannual cycles were fitted to the weekly time series of JE cases, and the amplitude and peak time of the cycles were estimated.
Pediatr Int
September 2025
Subcommittee on Diagnostic Errors in Pediatric Outpatient Acute Care, Committee on Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Japanese Pediatric Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Background: Diagnostic errors are harmful and occur at unacceptably high rates. However, data regarding diagnostic errors in pediatric populations, particularly in acute outpatient care settings, remain insufficient. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of diagnostic errors, contributing factors, common symptoms, initial diagnoses, and final diagnoses in pediatric outpatient acute care in Japan and clarify the challenges that should be prioritized for preventing such errors.
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