Articles for Cameron Webb

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, …

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After COVID-19, these are the five virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts
2 years, 3 months ago

After COVID-19, these are the five virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts

ABC  

The CSIRO has delivered a comprehensive report on how we should prepare for future pandemics. Flaviviridae Dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, Zika, West Nile fever The flaviviridae family causes several diseases, including dengue, Japanese encephalitis, Zika, West Nile disease and others. Togaviridae Chikungunya fever, Ross River fever, Eastern equine encephalitis, Western equine encephalitis, Venezuelan equine encephalitis The most common disease symptoms …

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Avoid mosquito bites this summer with backyard prep and repellent
3 years, 1 month ago

Avoid mosquito bites this summer with backyard prep and repellent

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There's nothing like the buzz of a pesky mosquito to put a downer on a summer evening barbecue. Preparing your backyard Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water, so Dr Webb says it's important to start removing water if you plan on spending time outside over summer. "It has to be on the skin because that provides the barrier to stopping …

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