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Japanese encephalitis virus-associated human microglia induce cell death of human microvascular endothelial cells in receptor-independent infection.

Published on 02/06/2026 |  PubMed  | Fellay Isabelle et al. | Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology 2025 ; 15: 1580958 2 min.

The neurotropic virus Japanese encephalitis virus invades the human central nervous system, inducing neuroinflammation and further disruption of the blood-brain barrier. JEV interacts with various cell types of the blood-brain barrier including the endothelial cells. The present work aims to investigate...

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Japanese Encephalitis in Asia: A Comprehensive Review.

Published on 02/06/2026 |  PubMed  | Harshani Hewa Babarandage Chathurika et al. | Journal of vector borne diseases 2025 Apr 2 min.

Japanese encephalitis (JE) which is caused by Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a significant public health concern in Asia. The JEV is mainly transmitted by Culex mosquitoes breeding in flooded rice fields. The disease can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe encephalitis and long-term neurological...