DNA Barcodes: Creative New Uses Span Health, Fraud, Smuggling, History, More Nov 12, 2009
The mosquitos of India, some species of which spread malaria, filariasis, Dengue and Chikungunya fevers, Japanese encephalitis and other diseases affecting millions in India. Black flies of Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia, some of which spread river blindness disease. (Science Daily)
A year on the road Oct 29, 2009
You need three shots for Japanese encephalitis, which is carried by mosquitoes in rural areas. Tetanus shots last 10 years, so you may need one of those too. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Global Child Immunizations at All-Time High, Despite Rising Costs Oct 22, 2009
The Global Immunization Vision and Strategy (GIVS), co-sponsored by WHO and UNICEF, estimates that by 90 percent of the world's children against 14 illnesses for which there are vaccines (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, , , , hepatitis B, Hib disease, rubella, meningococcal disease, pneumococcal disease, , and, where applicable, Japanese encephalitis and ), another two million child deaths could be prevented. If achieved, that number would go a long way toward meeting the goals of the 2000... (Scientific American)
Japanese encephalitis kills more than 300 in N India Sep 20, 2009
NEW DELHI, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Eleven children have died of Japanese encephalitis in past two days, bringing the toll to the epidemic in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, northern India, to 311 so far this year, reported the semi-official Press Trust of India on Sunday. A total of 1,521 patients suffering from Japanese Encephalitis and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome have been admitted to hospital this year, and 311 of them have died, said the report ... The deadly Japanese Encephalitis fever is... (Xinhuanet, China)
* World News Quick Take Aug 30, 2009
The US Centers for Disease Control said lab research shows the mosquito can spread Japanese encephalitis and West Nile virus. The species is native to Japan, South Korea and China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
West Nile virus mosquito found in Switzerland Aug 29, 2009
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says lab experiments show the mosquito can transmit Japanese encephalitis and West Nile virus. Both diseases can cause serious harm in humans and are potentially fatal. (MSNBC -- Health)
Encephalitis claims 3 more in UP, 180 dead since Jan Aug 25, 2009
GORAKHPUR: Three more children have succumbed to Japanese Encephalitis here, taking the toll in the viral infection since January to 180 ... The deadly Japanese Encephalitis fever is caused by a virus found in pigs and wild and transferred to humans by mosquito bite ... Japanese Encephalitis claims many lives in Uttar Pradesh each year. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Encephalitis kills 200 in India Aug 24, 2009
At least 200 children have died in an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in northern India, health officials say ... "The attack of the encephalitis virus is extremely ferocious this year," says Dr Rashmi Kumar, an expert on Japanese encephalitis at Lucknow Medical College hospital ... Japanese encephalitis, which causes high fever, vomiting and can leave patients comatose, usually hits the state in July-August. (BBC News -- Health)
India hotspot for new infectious diseases: Report Aug 21, 2009
Other zooneses in India include incidences of Japanese encephalitis in UP, the Surat plague, leptospirosis and more common infections such as rabies and anthrax. Worldwide, the study found that disease emergences have roughly quadrupled over the past 50 years. (India Times, India)
UP: Mystery virus kills 137, experts clueless Aug 21, 2009
Lab investigations have revealed that only 34 of the cases and four of the deaths were caused by Japanese Encephalitis -- a known scourge in the state. However, scientists have no clue what caused the rest of the 133 encephalitis deaths and 631 cases. (India Times, India)
Sinovac Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 19, 2009
Mr. Yin continued, "We remain very excited about our growth prospects for 2009 and beyond. In addition to the H1N1 vaccine, we have a robust pipeline of other investigational vaccines, including enterovirus 71 (EV 71), pneumococcal conjugated vaccine, and Japanese encephalitis. Overall, our objective for the next three to five years is to have one or two product candidates per year entering into clinical trials beginning in 2010 and one or two products launched into the market per year... (PR Newswire)
Encephalitis toll approaches 130 Aug 18, 2009
Nearly 130 people are known to have died from Japanese encephalitis this year in eastern parts of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials say ... Japanese encephalitis is caused by a virus. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Fitting salute to national icons Aug 16, 2009
The other winner is the Nipah Virus investigation team, who discovered the then unknown virus when other medical experts thought it to be Japanese encephalitis. As a result, we have the perhaps dubious honour of having the new strain named after a Malaysian location. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hawaii Biotech gets grant to develop encephalitis vaccine Aug 13, 2009
Tick-borne encephalitis, also known as spring-summer encephalitis, is present in many parts of Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Asia," according to a news release from Hawaii Biotech.TBE is caused by a virus, which is a member of the family Flaviviridae that also includes dengue, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses. The TBE virus is mainly transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. TBE is most commonly recognized as a neurological disease, but mild febrile forms... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Intercell AG Joins OTCQX Aug 10, 2009
Intercell's vaccine to prevent Japanese Encephalitis is the Company's first product on the market. The Company's technology platforms include an antigen-discovery system, adjuvants and a novel patch-based delivery system (Vaccine Patch, Vaccine Enhancement Patch). (PR Newswire)
A Kansas view of NBAF Aug 9, 2009
Absent from Brownback's joyous remarks was any mention of the fearsome African swine fever and Japanese encephalitis that would dwell in his fellow Kansans' midst. That's not surprising, given that the lab is a $650 million facility, and is expected to bring $3. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Homeopathy can prevent, cure swine flu' Aug 8, 2009
Giving an example of the effectiveness of homeopathy in an epidemic in India, Batra said when Japanese encephalitis hit Andhra Pradesh 10 years ago, the government distributed one million doses of Belladonna, a homeopathic drug, to children. "No child was affected by Japanese encephalitis after that. Therefore, homeopathy can provide an effective and inexpensive preventive measure and cure for swine flu too," Batra said. (India Times, India)
* Health official calls for caution on dengue fever Aug 7, 2009
Lai Chung-chang (), a physician at Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital in Chiayi County, said the hot and humid summer weather was favorable to mosquito infestation, which can result in the transmission of diseases such as dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis ... Dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis are two of the most common mosquito-borne diseases in Taiwan ... Japanese encephalitis, meanwhile, is transmitted via mosquitoes that become infected by feeding on pigs and wild birds infected... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LETTERS: NCT, July 29, 2009 Jul 29, 2009
" To kowtow to Abbott would have been un-American.Margaret LilesEscondidoTeaching occurs through 'letters' John Terrell still needs to understand the difference between fact and opinion/conjecture. Terrell continually tries to pass off as fact that which is clearly opinion/conjecture.With respect to Simon LeVay's "matter of fact" statement ---- "It's important to stress what I didn't find. I did not prove that homosexuality is genetic, or find a genetic cause for being gay. (North County Times)
U.S. Panel Backs New Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Jun 26, 2009
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. immunization panel has voted to include a new vaccine for Japanese encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease, made by Intercell AG, in its list of recommended vaccines for U.S. travelers, the company said on Wednesday ... The vaccine, called Ixairo, protects against Japanese encephalitis, which affects 30,000 to 50,000 people each year across Asia, killing up to 15,000 ... The immunization panel also changed many of its recommendations about Japanese encephalitis to... (MEDLINEplus)
* Scientists unveil vaccination patch Jun 25, 2009
The research team is trying to develop a DNA vaccine patch for Japanese encephalitis for mass production. It is planning to develop DNA vaccine patches for other epidemic diseases, such as SARS and avian flu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Intercell Supports the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination Recommendations of CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Jun 25, 2009
- Expanded Guidelines to include availability of IXIARO(R) vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis ... ATLANTA, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Intercell AG (VSE: ICLL) today announced that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to update its previous recommendations and include IXIARO, a new Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine for travelers to countries in Asia where the disease is endemic, as well as Americans living in such... (PR Newswire)
Public health Jun 23, 2009
They may include: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningococcal, Japanese encephalitis. - Required vaccinations: The only required vaccine, according to the World Health Organization is yellow fever vaccination for travel to certain countries in Africa and South America. (Helena Independent Record)
Intercell Executes Multi-Year Contract for Supply of IXIARO(R) to the United States Military May 9, 2009
VIENNA, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intercell AG (VSE: ICLL; OTC Bulletin Board: INRLY) announced today that the Company has successfully entered into a multi-year contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Defense Supply Center of the U.S. Department of Defense to supply IXIARO, a vaccine against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) ... "With a mortality rate that can exceed 30 percent, Japanese Encephalitis is a clear danger to the thousands of military personnel - and their families - that... (PR Newswire)
* Nobody panic: health minister Apr 30, 2009
Adimmune, Taiwans only private manufacturer of vaccines for humans, produces vaccines for the flu, Japanese encephalitis, tetanus and tuberculosis. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday said three suspected cases of the swine flu had tested negative for the virus. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Novartis posts 14 percent drop in 1Q profit Apr 28, 2009
It cited the first regulatory approval of the drug Afinitor against kidney cancer in the United States and the approval in Europe and the U.S. of the new Ixiaro vaccine against Japanese encephalitis. "New products fueled ongoing momentum in pharmaceuticals," said Chief Executive Daniel Vasella. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Effectiveness of One Dose of SA 14-14-2 Vaccine against Japanese Encephalitis Apr 2, 2009
To the Editor: Japanese encephalitis remains a major cause of viral encephalitis in Asia, imposing a significant burden on poor rural families ... Japanese encephalitis is endemic in the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh, and these districts had a severe epidemic of the illness in 2005,1 after which a decision was made to import the Chinese live attenuated vaccine (SA 14-14-2 strain) ... Since 2006, summer campaigns for mass vaccination against Japanese encephalitis have been conducted among... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Intercell Announces FDA Approval of IXIARO(R), a Novel Vaccine to Prevent Japanese Encephalitis Apr 1, 2009
- U.S. FDA approves Intercell's first marketed product, a new vaccine against Japanese Encephalitis for travelers and military personnel ... VIENNA, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Intercell AG (VSE: ICLL) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved IXIARO(R), a new vaccine for the prevention of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) ... "With this decision, Americans - both civilians and military personnel - will have an efficacious and safe way to protect themselves from the... (PR Newswire)
Fauci: Why there is still no AIDS vaccine Apr 1, 2009
Highly effective vaccines have been developed for many other viral diseases, including polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza, rabies, varicella, human papillomavirus, rotavirus, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis. One viral infection smallpox has been completely eradicated from the human population. (MSNBC -- Health)
Evotec Appoints Dr. Werner Lanthaler as Chief Executive Officer Mar 6, 2009
Dr. Lanthaler played a pivotal role in many of the company's major corporate milestones including the most recent product approval of Intercell's Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine, the company's acquisitions and strategic pharma partnerships, as well as the company's Initial Public Offering on the Vienna Stock Exchange in 2005. Previously, Dr. Lanthaler served as Director of the Federation of Austrian Industry and as Senior Management Consultant at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. (Primezone Releases)
Allianz's Hansen Favors Health-Industry Stocks as an Anti-Recession Hedge Feb 28, 2009
an Austrian pharmaceutical company that makes a vaccine against Japanese encephalitis, and , a chain of discount opticians based in Germany, can be expected to outperform the economy, Hansen said. Im very defensive, Hansen said in an interview yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Supreme Court issues notices on writ petition Feb 21, 2009
Over the decades, it also produced oral polio vaccine, the DTP group of vaccines and more recently DTP-hepatitis- B comination vaccine apart from developing costeffecitve Japanese encephalitis vaccine. The Central Research Institute, Kasauli, in Himachal Pradesh, is the only institute in South Asia that produced the yellow fever vaccine. (Express Buzz)
Fast Facts: India Feb 17, 2009
Major infectious diseases: degree of risk: high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: dengue fever, malaria, and Japanese encephalitis are high risks in some locations animal contact disease: rabies note: highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been identified among birds in this country or surrounding region; it poses a negligible risk with extremely rare cases possible among US citizens who have close contact with birds... (CBS News)
