Eco-epidemiological risk factors for Japanese encephalitis in the endemic region of North East India: a hospital-based case-control study.

Purpose: Japanese encephalitis (JE) has emerged as a major public health concern in North East India due to its complex eco-epidemiological risk factors. The objective of this study was to understand the various risk factors associated with JE infection in the endemic study location.

Methods: A hospital-based case-control study was conducted at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital from August 2017 to September 2018.