Q. With reference to Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) seen in the news recently consider the following statements:
1.It is a viral brain infection that is spread through mosquitoes.
2.The virus is found in camels.
3.There is no cure for the disease.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1: Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a viral brain infection that is spread through mosquitoes.
Statement 2: The statement is incorrect. The virus is found in pigs and birds and it is passed to mosquitoes when they bite infected animals.
Statement 3: Currently there is no cure for this disease. Treatment involves supporting the function of the body as it tries to fight off the infection.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/assam/assam-japanese-encephalitis-deaths-8116555/
