Queensland health officials are urging residents to be vigilant against mosquito bites after the detection of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) near the state's border with New South Wales. Heavy rains have created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of the potentially deadly virus spreading. JEV is most commonly found in pigs and horses but can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Symptoms can range from mild fever and headaches to severe seizures, paralysis, and even death.
A potentially deadly virus has sparked a cross-border warning amid fears mosquito-borne illnesses will threaten a rain-hit state. A public plea has been issued in Queensland after a wet week created ideal mosquito breeding conditions, increasing the risk of Japanese encephalitis virus spreading from NSW. Queensland ers have been urged to be extra vigilant to avoid mosquito bites after the virus was detected near the border just days after it was identified in feral pigs in NSW’s central west.
“We’ve been notified by NSW health authorities that surveillance programs have identified JEV activity among feral pig populations and mosquitoes across the state, with some activity detected near the Queensland border,” Dr Carroll said.“This means there is likely an increased risk of JEV in Queensland.” The virus had previously been detected in Queensland’s far north, Darling Downs, southwest and Wide Bay regions, prompting officials to ask those regions to be vigilant.
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