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December 4, 2023

Will Japanese encephalitis return this summer? What about other diseases mosquitoes spread?

Cameron Webb, University of Sydney; Michael Walsh, University of Sydney, and Victoria Brookes, University of Sydney

This summer is expected to be dry and hot. Here’s what that means for the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

January 17, 2023

Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected in mozzies in NSW and Victoria. Here’s what you need to know

Cameron Webb, University of Sydney

Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected in south-eastern Australia. No human cases have yet been reported, but past outbreaks after floods show we need to be cautious.

October 6, 2022

A wet spring and summer means more mosquitoes but now we’ve got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about too

Cameron Webb, University of Sydney

Mozzies can make you sick by injecting a cocktail of saliva and virus when they bite. Ross River virus has long been a risk but now we’re also contending with the more serious Japanese encephalitis.

March 18, 2022

Japanese encephalitis virus can cause deadly brain swelling – but in less than 1% of cases

Philip Britton, University of Sydney

Around 99% of people infected with JEV will have no or very mild symptoms. But in less than 1% of cases, it can become serious.

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