Queensland 3 JEV Cases After New Pig Find

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Japanese Encephalitis Virus has been detected in a pig in Central Queensland's Banana Shire for the first time, raising alarm bells for public health officials.

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The virus spreads when mosquitoes bite infected pigs or birds and then transmit the disease to humans through their bites.

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Queensland has recorded three human cases of JEV since the start of the year, with the virus found in mosquitoes and pigs across multiple regions.

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This latest detection tells us more mosquito populations are likely carrying the virus across the state," warned Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr. Heidi Carroll.

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JEV can cause serious illness in some people, including brain inflammation, though not everyone infected will experience symptoms.

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Health officials recommend using repellents with DEET, wearing loose clothing, and ensuring proper screening when camping to avoid mosquito bites. Keywords:

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Free JEV vaccines are available at over 100 locations for at-risk groups including piggery workers, transport workers handling pigs, veterinarians, and people living near pig farms.

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Recent heavy rainfall has created prime breeding conditions for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of JEV and other mosquito-borne diseases in the region.

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Vaccine eligibility has been expanded to include residents of Hemmant in Brisbane as health authorities respond to the widening threat.

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