A deadly mosquito-borne virus that can spread to and kill humans has been detected at two Queensland pig farms.

The case is understood to be the first one this summer. NSW Health's Executive Director of Health Protection Dr Jeremy McAnulty revealed the man most likely acquired the infection in late December ...

A fresh alert for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been issued for Queensland residents after the serious mosquito-borne disease was detected in the state's south.

highlights the risk of JE virus infection in a large stretch of NSW west of the Great Dividing Range,” NSW Health’s Executive Director of Health Protection Dr Jeremy McAnulty said.