Key result
During 2007-2010 in South Korea, 45 laboratory-confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis occurred (incidence 0.013-0.055 per 100,000), predominantly in unvaccinated adults (median age 49.4 years).
Population
45 laboratory-confirmed Japanese encephalitis cases in South Korea, median age 49.4 years, 0% vaccinated.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support evaluating adult JE vaccination in endemic areas; leaves open need for prospective data before policy change.
Observational (n=45)
Yes
Japanese encephalitis in South Korea has shifted from a pediatric disease to predominantly affecting adults, highlighting the potential need for adult vaccination policies.
Choe et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Japanese encephalitis (n=45). Japanese encephalitis was evaluated on Cumulative incidence. During 2007-2010 in South Korea, 45 laboratory-confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis occurred (incidence 0.013-0.055 per 100,000), predominantly in unvaccinated adults (median age 49.4 years).
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