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 …
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 …