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Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus. There is no cure, specific treatment or vaccine for Zika virus.

The best defence against Hendra virus is to avoid contact with an infected horse.

Nipah virus is carried by infected fruit bats and can spread to other animals, such as pigs and horses, and people to cause disease. Nipah virus infection is rare but can lead to serious illness and death.

Barmah Forest virus (BFV) disease can cause joint inflammation and pain, fatigue and a rash of variable appearance. A full recovery can be expected.

West Nile virus is a viral infection carried by mosquitoes. Infection may be asymptomatic or can cause mild flu-like symptoms.

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a virus that can cause respiratory infections that affect the airways and lungs.

Most people recover from Ross River virus disease, although some people have symptoms for a year or more.

La maladie à virus Ebola est une maladie grave causée par une infection par un orthoebolavirus.

We love getting outdoors while the weather is warm. The problem is, so do mosquitoes. They’re not just annoying - some mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases.

Japanese encephalitis is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus that can be spread to humans through mosquito bites.