Scientists make promising discovery in fight against dangerous mosquito-borne disease: 'Reduce the severity'

Scientists make promising discovery in fight against dangerous mosquito-borne disease: 'Reduce the severity'

A reduction in immunity to Japanese encephalitis virus may increase the severity of dengue disease in humans.  The study, conducted by Duke-NUS Medical School and researchers from Nepal, found that reduced vaccine protection from JEV may affect the body's response to dengue disease. What's happening? Dengue is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, and it is most commonly reported in hot, humid climates. It can cause fever, chills, aches, pains, n…