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Mosquito bite leaves Victorian man 'fighting for his life' with Japanese encephalitis

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Stephen Bond has been in critical condition in hospital with a confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis, his family says, as health authorities issue warnings in Victoria and NSW.

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The Border Mail

Virus victim's family keeps up hope but warns all to avoid mosquito bites

Stephen Bond fights for life in Melbourne ICU after contracting deadly Japanese encephalitis.

1 month ago

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9News

'Unimaginable': Victorian man left fighting for life after mosquito bite

Victorian man Stephen Bond has been left fighting for his life in hospital after contracting the deadly Japanese Encephalitis virus from a mosquito bite.Bond told his family he was experiencing a headache and fever in early December.Just a few days later, his health had deteriorated and he was taken to the intensive care unit at Shepparton Hospital, before he was airlifted to St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.READ MORE: Before and after photo…

2 months ago·Australia

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SBS News

Mosquito bite leaves Victorian man 'fighting for his life' with Japanese encephalitis

Stephen Bond has been in critical condition in hospital with a confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis, his family says, as health authorities issue warnings in Victoria and NSW.

2 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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northerndailyleader.com.au

Japanese encephalitis detection at Moree prompts warning for those outdoors

Vaccination urged as Japanese encephalitis found in NSW North West mosquitos. Protect yourself with free vaccine and mosquito bite prevention.

2 months ago

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Anadolu Ajansı

Australia detects fatal Japanese, Murray Valley encephalitis viruses

With no human case found so far, people advised to avoid mosquitos in New South Wales - Anadolu Ajansı

2 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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The Guardian

Probable Japanese encephalitis case prompts warning - The Guardian

AN urgent health warning has been issued after a "probable" human case of Japanese encephalitis was identified in a resident of northern Victoria. Acting chief health officer Dr Christian McGrath said it was the first case of JE in Victoria this...

1 month ago

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