Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Program in Australia, July 2002 to June 2003
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https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.2003.27.62Keywords:
encephalitis, flavivirus, Murray Valley encephalitis virusAbstract
Detection of flavivirus seroconversions in sentinel chicken flocks located throughout Australia is used to provide an early warning of increased levels of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) and Kunjin (KUN) virus activity in the region. During the 2002-2003 season low levels of flavivirus activity were detected in northern Australia compared to previous years. MVE and KUN virus activity was detected in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia and the Northern Territory but not in north Queensland, New South Wales or Victoria. This is similar to the previous season. There were no reported cases of disease caused by either virus. Commun Dis Intell 2003;27:367-369.
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Spencer JD, Azoulas J, Broom AK, Buick TD, Currie B, Daniels PW, et al. Murray Valley encephalitis virus surveillance and control initiatives in Australia. Commun Dis Intell 2001;25:33-47.
Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Program. Commun Dis Intell 2003;27:125-129.
Whelan PI, Jacups SP, Melville L, Broom A, Currie BJ, Krause VL, et al. Rainfall and vector mosquito numbers as risk indicators for mosquito-borne disease in Central Australia. Commun Dis Intell 2003;27:110-116.
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