Stopping the dengue threat

(Queensland University of Technology) Improved disease surveillance at Australian ports and borders could prevent the growing threat of dengue infection spreading across the country. A new QUT study has identified potential risk factors linked to dengue outbreaks beyond climatic conditions, including social factors, interstate and overseas travellers, rainwater tanks and economic status.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news