Japanese encephalitis detected in feral pigs on Cape York in far north Queensland - ABC News
6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Kristy Sexton-McGrath
by Kristy Sexton-McGrath
Health authorities say the risk of humans contracting Japanese encephalitis is low despite feral pigs carrying the virus on Cape York.
Japanese encephalitis (JEV) has been found for the first time in feral pigs in far north Queensland. Key points:
- Japanese encephalitis is transmitted through mosquito bites
- The dise… [+2527 chars] full article...