This disease is caused by a virus, which is transmitted by a mosquito bite. It causes serious brain swelling with sudden headache and high fever. Identify the disease.

Malaria

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Japanese encephalitis

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The correct option is B Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis, also known as brain fever is a viral infection. It is caused by Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). The virus enters the body through a mosquito bite. JEV infects the brain, resulting in brain swelling, sudden headache and high fever.

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