The report of Japanese encephalitis in Korea among recently imported horses re-emphasizes the serious consequences that can occur following the international movement of horses if appropriate preventive measures are not taken. Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease affecting mainly pigs, horses, and humans. It causes abortion in pigs and fever and encephalitis with death in
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