Human Infection with Japanese Encephalitis Virus Genotype V, China, 2025.
Wenjing Zou, Yan Peng, Jing Li et al.
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Case in brief
A human case of Japanese encephalitis virus genotype V (JEV GV) was confirmed in China through serological testing, sequencing, and quantitative reverse transcription PCR. This case underscores the ongoing risk posed by JEV GV, which has previously been associated with viral encephalitis outbreaks in South Korea.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should be aware of the potential for Japanese encephalitis virus genotype V to cause encephalitis in regions where it has not been previously reported.
Why it matters
This case emphasizes the need for vigilance regarding emerging infectious diseases and the geographic spread of known pathogens.