Australia

Potential Illnesses of Concern in Australia


Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese Encephalitis
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Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a virus that can infect both humans and animals. In humans, the virus creates a swelling reaction in the membranes surrounding the brain, potentially causing long-term brain damage to nerves and tissues. The disease is transmitted through mosquito bites, similar to West Nile Virus. In the

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Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever
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Yellow fever is an infection spread by mosquitoes. Many patients suffer jaundice, which is the yellow pigmentation of the skin; hence the name “yellow” fever. Yellow fever is responsible for 30 000 deaths annually, and approximately half of severely affected patients who do not receive treatment will die from yellow

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