Story off ABC news. I thought that Murray Valley encephalitis was only found
in water birds.
Terry B
Encephalitis found in Darwin poultry
The Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services says the
potentially fatal virus, Murray Valley encephalitis, has been found in
chickens in the Darwin region.
The department says new test results discovered the virus in chickens at the
Costal Plains Research Station near the Adelaide River.
Mosquitos carry Murray Valley encephalitis.
The department is warning people right across the Northern Territory to take
precautions against mosquito bites.
The virus causes influenza-like symptoms and headaches.
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