The spatio-temporal distribution of acute encephalitis syndrome and its association with climate and landcover in Vietnam.
Hannah E BrindleLeonardo Soares BastosRobert M ChristleyLucie ContaminLe Hai DangDang Duc AnhNeil FrenchMichael GriffithsBehzad NadjmHindrik Rogier van DoornPham Quang ThaiTran Nhu DuongMarc ChoisyPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2023)
The positive correlation of AES with temperature and humidity suggest that a number of cases may be due to vector-borne diseases, suggesting a need to focus on vaccination campaigns. However, further surveillance and research are recommended to investigate other possible aetiologies such as S. suis or Orientia tsutsugamushi.