Correct Answer : Japan
* The Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus, a member of the flavivirus family, is named after Japan, where the disease was first identified.
* It primarily affects rural and agricultural areas across Asia and is transmitted through Culex mosquitoes.
* While the virus cycles between mosquitoes, pigs, and wading birds, humans can become incidental hosts, leading to serious neurological complications.
* Prevention strategies, including vaccination and mosquito control, are vital in mitigating the public health impact of JE, especially in endemic regions.
