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 …
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 …