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Human T-Lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1): a primer

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By Ian M. Mackay, PhD What is HTLV-1? HTLV-1 is a human delta retrovirus assigned to the genusDeltaretrovirus, species Primate T-lymphotropic virus 1 [5]. It was first described in 1980.[10] Soon thereafter...

Christchurch measles case prompts health warning

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Community and Public Health has recently confirmed another case of measles in Christchurch. This case is related to the current South Island measles outbreak, which has now infected 15 people. Investigations...

Australia: Increased reports of Buruli ulcer in Victoria

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Health officials in Victoria are reporting a steady increase in notifications of Buruli ulcer since 2015 in people who have travelled to or live in endemic areas, prompting an advisory for health care...

Melbourne alerted to new imported measles case

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Officials with Victoria Health are warning the public of a new imported measles case in the Melbourne area. The confirmed case of measles has spent significant time in the following places while infectious. April...

Viral meningitis cases prompt alert in Illawarra, New South Wales

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Officials with the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District have reported several viral meningitis cases, prompting an alert to the public to be alert to the symptoms. Twelve people were diagnosed...

Fiji meningococcal disease C outbreak update

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In a follow-up on the meningococcal disease C outbreak in Fiji that was declared one month ago, The Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MoHMS) is reporting a total of 46 cases from January...

Australia reports two gonorrhea ‘superbug’ cases: Alert issued

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Less than a month after UK health officials reported on the first global report of HLAziR N. gonorrhoeae which is also resistant to ceftriaxone, health officials in Australia issued an alert over two...

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New Zealand reports doubling of syphilis cases

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A significant increase in syphilis cases in New Zealand has prompted health officials to urge the public to practice safe sex, including the use of condoms. The incidence of syphilis has been on the...

New Zealand: Three cases of measles confirmed in South Island, All unvaccinated

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The Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) reported today that three cases of measles have been confirmed in the last four days in the South Island–one each in Queenstown, Wanaka and Christchurch. At...

Queensland Health reports five measles cases in recent weeks

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Officials with Queensland Health are reporting five cases of measles during the last three weeks. Four cases have been reported in the Brisbane and Logan regions and one case in Townsville. Movements...