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

West Australian child dies from Murray Valley encephalitis

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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'Significant risk' to Mildura as Murray Valley encephalitis mosquito detections grow
1 year, 11 months ago

'Significant risk' to Mildura as Murray Valley encephalitis mosquito detections grow

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Victorian health authorities have warned the community around Mildura is at "significant risk" of contracting Murray Valley encephalitis in coming weeks, after more virus detections were made in local mosquitoes. Key points: Authorities believe there is a "very high" chance of human cases in coming weeks MVE virus causes severe brain inflammation in a very small number of infected people …

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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

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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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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

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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 …

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