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A 3rd Victorian has died from the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis virus.
The person aged in his 70s died earlier this month after doubtlessly being uncovered to infectious mosquitoes within the northern Campaspe Shire, the well being division confirmed on Tuesday.
It comes after two girls of their 60s died final month from the illness.
There isn’t any vaccine towards Murray Valley encephalitis however the virus is thought to be circulating in mosquito populations in northern Victoria.
It will probably trigger a uncommon however doubtlessly critical an infection of the central nervous system and persons are being urged to scale back the danger of mosquito bites.
Victoria has additionally recorded one confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis this season.
There’s a vaccine out there for the Japanese pressure, with residents within the northern elements of the state eligible for a free jab.
– AAP
