Piggeries being monitored for Japanese encephalitis as more people showing evidence of infection

· March 7 2023 - 10:00am
A survey of 800 people in northern Victoria has shown that more people are infected by Japanese encephalitis than previously thought. Picture Shutterstock.
A survey of 800 people in northern Victoria has shown that more people are infected by Japanese encephalitis than previously thought. Picture Shutterstock.

Mosquitos are making a more stinging impact this summer than first realised, new Victorian health department findings show.

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Philippe Perez

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Philippe is a journalist for Australian Community Media's Stock & Land. He is based in Ballarat and covers all aspects of Victoria's farming community and industry. To get in contact, email philippe.perez@stockandland.com.au

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Melanie Whelan

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