The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
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Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. · Sep 1997
Short report: an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Kathmandu, Nepal.
We report the first proven outbreak of Japanese encephalitis (JE) occurring in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. During September and October 1995, we treated 15 patients with meningo-encephalitis. ⋯ The two tested patients were similar to the other patients in clinical presentation and in home location. We recommend immunization against JEV for those traveling to Kathmandu during the months of August to October.