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Murray Valley encephalitis

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Subject: Murray Valley encephalitis
From: "Terry Bishop" <>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:46:16 +1100
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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