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Mosquito warnings follow fatal Murray Valley encephalitis cases
Key Takeaways
- Northern Territory authorities warned residents and visitors after two deaths from Murray Valley encephalitis.
- Most infections are asymptomatic, but severe cases can cause encephalitis, coma, paralysis, and death.
- No vaccine is available, so prevention depends on avoiding mosquito bites.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com