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Murray Valley encephalitis virus detected in mosquitoes along river in South Australia

South Australia's health chief has issued a public warning after the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis virus was detected at sites in the state's flood-hit regions.

SA Health said the virus, which can occasionally be fatal, was found last week in mosquitoes in monitoring traps in five River Murray council areas: Berri Barmera, Mid Murray, Renmark Paringa, Loxton Waikerie and Murray Bridge.

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