Mosquito culling ramping up in northern Western Australia after Murray Valley Encephalitis kills two people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mosquito culling ramping up in northern Western Australia after Murray Valley Encephalitis kills two people

ABC  

In short: A health alert has been issued in northern WA after two people died from a mosquito-borne illness in the Pilbara region. Health authorities are urging residents and travellers to cover up and use effective mosquito repellent ahead of northern WA's peak tourist season. A health alert has been issued and mosquito control programs stepped up after two deaths from a mosquito-borne virus in Western Australia's Pilbara. Murray Valley Encephalitis virus is endemic to northern WA and is transferred to humans by mosquitoes. "It's important to note there is actually no vaccine or specific treatments for Murray Valley Encephalitis," WA Health Department managing scientist Jay Nicholson said.

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New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

Associated Press  

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. The New Hampshire health department said the virus has also been detected in one horse and several mosquito …

West Australian child dies from Murray Valley encephalitis
1 year, 8 months ago

West Australian child dies from Murray Valley encephalitis

ABC  

A West Australian child from the West Kimberley has died from Murray Valley encephalitis, a mosquito-borne infection. Key points: The child had been treated at a hospital in Perth It is believed they may have been exposed to an infected mosquito in the West Kimberley Recent heavy rains in the region have made mosquito breeding conditions ideal MVE is a …

Second human case of Murray Valley Encephalitis detected in New South Wales man
1 year, 8 months ago

Second human case of Murray Valley Encephalitis detected in New South Wales man

ABC  

A second human case of the mosquito-born Murray Valley Encephalitis virus has been detected in New South Wales. Key points: A man in his 50s has been treated for Murray Valley Encephalitis in the south of New South Wales It is the second human case of the mosquito-borne virus recorded in NSW this year Authorities say the number of cases …

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011
1 year, 10 months ago

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011

ABC  

A New South Wales man has been admitted to hospital after becoming infected with the first transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state since 2011. Key points: NSW Health has confirmed it is the first transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state in 12 years The man in his 60s has been admitted to hospital for treatment Locals …

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974
1 year, 10 months ago

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974

ABC  

Victoria has recorded its first human case and death from the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis since 1974, after tests revealed a woman who died earlier this month had the virus. Key points: Testing has revealed a woman in her 60s from Buloke Shire who died earlier this month had Murray Valley encephalitis MVE has been detected in the rural town …

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say
1 year, 11 months ago

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

ABC  

The resurgence of Japanese encephalitis this summer and the detection of Murray Valley encephalitis in mosquitoes has health authorities concerned, but the likelihood of death from either remains low. Dr Webb said it was not surprising that mosquito populations had been "massive" this year, given the recent flooding. Dr Webb said mosquitoes typically picked up MVE and JE from waterbirds, …

Murray Valley Encephalitis virus detected in Victoria, one day after NSW
1 year, 11 months ago

Murray Valley Encephalitis virus detected in Victoria, one day after NSW

ABC  

Mildura Rural City Council is urging people to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, after Murray Valley Encephalitis virus was detected in the area. Key points: Murray Valley Encephalitis virus has been detected in Victoria for the first time in more than a decade The Victorian Department of Health confirmed the positive test result in Mildura in the past 24 hours …

Assam: Mosquito borne disease outbreak aggravated by floods kills 44 so far
2 years, 4 months ago

Assam: Mosquito borne disease outbreak aggravated by floods kills 44 so far

Hindustan Times  

Mosquito-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis has claimed 44 lives across Assam so far, according to the state branch of the National Health Mission. In the last 24 hours, three people died in the state - two in Nagaon district and one in Chirang district, officials said on Tuesday. The NHM, Assam data also revealed that eight new cases of Japanese Encephalitis …

Assam: Mosquitoes kill 23 amid flood, COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

Assam: Mosquitoes kill 23 amid flood, COVID-19 crisis

The Hindu  

About 21.5% fewer people have died of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bites during the current season in Assam compared to 2019. Officials said there are multiple reasons, including under-reporting of cases for the “seemingly encouraging” figure compared to other concurrent killers — floods and landslides that have claimed 113 human lives, and coronavirus that accounted for 58 deaths till …

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