Delhi has reported an isolated case of Japanese encephalitis in a 72-year-old man admitted to AIIMS. Authorities confirm public health measures are in place. Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne brain infection,

The recent diagnosis of Japanese encephalitis (JE) in a 72-year-old patient from Delhi is an “isolated case” and does not indicate an outbreak in the Capital, people familiar with the matter at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Thursday.

The World Health Organization described the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) as a flavivirus related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile viruses.

Delhi has reported its first isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis, a rare viral illness typically transmitted by mosquitoes, according to official sources. The 72-year-old patient, from West Delhi,

The Municipal Health Department on Thursday reported the first case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) -- viral brain infection that can lead to serious illness and death -- in the national capital after 13 long years.

Delhi has reported the first case of Japanese Encephalitis in 13 years. The disease, spread by Culex mosquitoes, has a high fatality rate.

It is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the Japanese Encephalitis virus transmitted from animals, pigs, and birds, particularly the ones belonging to the family Ardeidae to humans

Delhi has reported its first case of Japanese Encephalitis in 13 years, involving a 72-year-old man from west Delhi. Health officials confirmed no outbreak exists and are implementing necessary precautions as per guidelines from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control.