[Identification of genotype III Japanese encephalitis virus isolated in Zhejiang province].

Objective: To investigate the molecular characteristics and genotype of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) found in vector mosquitoes in Zhejiang province from 1982 to 1983.

Methods: A total of 3188 mosquitoes were collected in Dinghai district and Yiwu city in Zhejiang province, during year 1982 and 1983. The virus was isolated by C6/36 cell, and then identified by hemagglutination inhibition test.