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Potential Illnesses of Concern in Japan


Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is part of a group of viruses that affect the liver and also include Hepatitis A and Hepatitis C. According to the World Health Organizaiton (WHO Fact Sheet), approximately two billion people around the world have the disease and nearly 600,000 die from complications of Hepatitis B every

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Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a virus that can infect both humans and animals. In humans, the virus creates a swelling reaction in the membranes surrounding the brain, potentially causing long-term brain damage to nerves and tissues. The disease is transmitted through mosquito bites, similar to West Nile Virus. In the

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Tetanus

Description Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious infection that is caused by bacteria. It mainly affects the nervous system and can cause muscle contractions, most often in the muscles of the neck and jaw. This can make breathing extremely difficult. In some cases, it can even cause death.

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