We’re hearing more and more about Japanese encephalitis, so we thought we would catch up with RMH infectious diseases physician, Dr Steve Muhi to talk us through what we know about this virus. Steve says there are a number of ways to help prevent Japanese encephalitis, and to try your best to avoid mosquitoes, particularly when there are a lot around (such as at dusk and dawn). He also encourages using mosquito repellent containing picaridin or DEET, and to cover exposed skin with long, loose cl

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