Vaccination and 'fogging mosquitoes' key tools for pig farmers tackling Japanese encephalitis
2 years, 9 months ago

Vaccination and 'fogging mosquitoes' key tools for pig farmers tackling Japanese encephalitis

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Piggery workers are getting vaccinated and abattoirs have increased spraying programs to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus. Key points: Pig farmers and abattoir workers take up vaccination rollout as Japanese encephalitis virus grows Processors increase spraying for mosquitoes to prevent the spread of JEV Farmers keen for consumers to know the disease doesn't affect pork or pig products Five people in New South Wales have tested positive to the mosquito-borne illness and a Griffith man in his 70s died last month after being infected. "We sell to speciality butcher shops in Sydney and Melbourne and we've also got a local butcher that we sell to," Mr Bates said. "The symptoms are fairly benign so it will take some time to actually identify whether your pigs have the disease or not, which can make things difficult," he said.

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Rise in Japanese Encephalitis cases raise concern in Assam
1 year, 4 months ago

Rise in Japanese Encephalitis cases raise concern in Assam

India TV News  

Assam has been recording a sharp hike in vector-borne diseases, including dengue and Japanese Encephalitis in the last few years, which pose significant health risks and are cause of concern. WHO defines Japanese Encephalitis as a virus related to dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses and is spread by mosquitos. As per the health department, JE cases are reported …

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, …

Flooding not the only risk in La Niña's wet weather as mosquitoes move in — and now we’ve got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about, too
2 years, 2 months ago

Flooding not the only risk in La Niña's wet weather as mosquitoes move in — and now we’ve got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about, too

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Mosquitoes are a problem every summer, but the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia brings more significant concerns. The discovery of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus last summer changed the landscape of mosquito-borne disease in Australia. The federal government is expanding its Japanese encephalitis virus vaccination program after cases were detected outside tropical parts of …

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in feral pigs in the NT's West Daly region
2 years, 8 months ago

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in feral pigs in the NT's West Daly region

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The first active cases of Japanese Encephalitis have been detected in the Northern Territory, after a small number of feral pigs in the West Daly region have tested positive to the virus. Key points: JEV isn't transmitted from person to person or from eating infected meat Active cases have been detected in a small number of NT pigs A fatal …

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in South Australia along the Murray River
2 years, 8 months ago

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in South Australia along the Murray River

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Cases of Japanese encephalitis virus seem to be tracking along the Murray River with detections at three more piggeries in South Australia. Key points: Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected at three piggeries along the Murray River SA Health will rollout vaccination hubs to assist piggery workers People are advised to protect themselves and animals from mosquito bites The latest …

SA confirms first Japanese encephalitis virus death amid four new JEV cases
2 years, 9 months ago

SA confirms first Japanese encephalitis virus death amid four new JEV cases

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South Australian health authorities have confirmed four further cases of the mosquito-borne disease Japanese encephalitis, including the state's first death. Key points: There have been eight confirmed JEV cases in SA Five remain in hospital, and another two encephalitis cases are under investigation Health authorities have now confirmed a suspected fatal case The death was of a person who authorities …

Japanese encephalitis: What you need to know about vaccines for the mosquito-borne virus
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis: What you need to know about vaccines for the mosquito-borne virus

ABC  

For a long time, vaccination against the Japanese encephalitis virus has mostly only been available through travel doctors, for people heading overseas. Now the federal government is targeting priority, "high risk" groups, including: workers at piggeries, pork abattoirs, or pork-processing plants people who live at or need to visit one of those locations workers who deal directly or indirectly with …

Fears Japanese encephalitis virus will spread further if feral pig population becomes infected
2 years, 9 months ago

Fears Japanese encephalitis virus will spread further if feral pig population becomes infected

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The mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus already detected across four states is likely to travel further if it spreads into the estimated 24-million-strong feral pig population, the pork industry is warning. Key points: Japanese encephalitis virus has yet to be detected in feral pigs The Australian pig industry is on high alert and monitoring the population closely Hunters and pastoralists are …

Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus
2 years, 9 months ago

Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus

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NSW's first-ever locally acquired human cases of the potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus have been detected in a man and a child living near the border with Victoria. Key points: Health authorities expect more cases to be diagnosed over the next few days NSW Health says people must avoid being bitten by mosquitoes The virus outbreak has been declared an …

Japanese encephalitis outbreak reaches SA as authorities race to control outbreak
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis outbreak reaches SA as authorities race to control outbreak

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The outbreak of Japanese encephalitis is now impacting four states as public health officials work to contain it. Key points: The virus has been detected at 21 piggeries, three human cases have been confirmed and the federal government predicts more cases will be detected The Chief Veterinary Officer says it's unusual to detect JE so far south Pork SA says …

Japanese encephalitis declared a communicable disease of national significance
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis declared a communicable disease of national significance

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Australia's acting chief medical officer has triggered a vaccine rollout for the mosquito-borne pig and human disease Japanese encephalitis, declaring it an "incident of national significance". Key points: After briefing the national Cabinet, the CMO declared the unfolding situation a communicable disease of national significance What follows is mosquito surveillance and control and vaccination for those at risk Japanese encephalitis …

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in Qld, NSW and Vic piggeries
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in Qld, NSW and Vic piggeries

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A virus that can leave piglets stillborn and horses with anorexia has been detected in southern Australia for the first time. Key points: JEV is a mosquito-borne viral disease that mostly occurs in pigs and horses, but can cause disease in people and rarely in other animals Animals and people become infected through the bite of infected mosquitoes It cannot …

Warning about mosquito-borne viruses in SA, Victoria and NSW after one person dies and seven sent to hospital
2 years, 9 months ago

Warning about mosquito-borne viruses in SA, Victoria and NSW after one person dies and seven sent to hospital

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One person has died and seven others have been badly affected by mosquito-borne viruses that are increasingly being detected in south-east Australia. Key points: One person has died of acute encephalitis connected with a mosquito-borne virus Kokobera virus has been detected in the Riverland There has been a large number of Ross River virus cases SA Health said the La …

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