Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne viral infection primarily affecting humans, horses, and pigs, with notable historical outbreaks in Japan and significant cases in tropical regions like India. The virus is transmitted mainly by the Culex tritaeniorhynchus mosquito, with pigs serving as amplifying hosts and birds as reservoirs. Current prevention focuses on vaccination, sanitary measures, and vector control, particularly in affected rural areas of India.