Tag: Infectious diseases
Hendra virus horse put down
A racehorse that survived an outbreak of the Hendra virus has been euthanased in Brisbane.[MORE]
Authorities move to euthanase Hendra virus horse
Qld authorities say the only horse to recover from Hendra virus at a Brisbane vet clinic will be put down this morning. [MORE]
Clinic owner backs euthanising surviving horse
The Brisbane vet practice owner where Hendra virus broke out backs destroying a surviving horse.[MORE]
Vet staff get all-clear for Hendra virus
A final round of blood tests has cleared 12 staff at a Brisbane vet clinic of the potentially deadly Hendra virus.[MORE]
Minister to meet owner of Hendra virus vet clinic
The Primary Industries Minister will meet the owners of the vet clinic that may have to close because of Hendra virus.[MORE]
Measles alert in Adelaide
A woman's measles case has prompted an alert for Adelaide doctors to watch for any other cases.[MORE]
N Qld measles outbreak under control: health experts
Health experts in North Queensland say an outbreak of measles seems to have been contained. [MORE]
Hope horse autopsy will give clues to Hendra virus
Scientists are hoping an autopsy on a fifth horse that died from Hendra virus will give clues to fighting the disease.[MORE]
2008 sees drop in Riverina gastro outbreaks
There has been a significant drop in the number of gastroenteritis outbreaks in residential facilities in the Riverina this year compared to 2007.[MORE]
No evidence yet of new Hendra virus strain
Biosecurity Queensland chief veterinarian Ron Glanville says there is no evidence to prove new strains of the potentially deadly Hendra virus could be transmitted from human to human.[MORE]
Two more horses may have Hendra virus
The DPI says two more horses on a north Queensland property appear to have Hendra virus.[MORE]
Norovirus confirmed at Gold Coast nursing home
An aged care centre on the Gold Coast in south-east Qld says norovirus has been confirmed at the centre.[MORE]
Second human Hendra case confirmed
Qld Health has confirmed a second worker at a south-east Qld vet clinic has tested positive to the Hendra virus.[MORE]
Nursing home resident dies amid norovirus fears lockdown
A resident of a Gold Coast nursing home that has been in lockdown over a suspected norovirus outbreak has died. [MORE]
Workers being tested for Hendra virus soars to 50
Qld Health says the number of people being tested for the potentially deadly Hendra virus has doubled to 50. [MORE]
Aged home remains under quarantine amid norovirus fears
The operators of an aged care home on the Gold Coast in south-east Queensland are working to contain a suspected outbreak of norovirus.[MORE]
No more spread of Hendra virus, authorities say
Authorities say there appears to be no further spread of the deadly Hendra Virus in horses under quarantine on Brisbane's bayside.[MORE]
Staff tests back on Hendra virus outbreak
The owner of a Brisbane veterinary practice amid an outbreak of Hendra virus has tested negative for the disease.[MORE]
Nursing home deaths spark call for aged care scrutiny
Deaths of 10 people in Blue Mountains nursing home spark calls for greater scrutiny of the aged care industry.[MORE]
Authorities investigate 10 NSW nursing home deaths
Health authorities in New South Wales are investigating outbreaks of gastroenteritis at a nursing home in the Blue Mountains which affected more than 80 people.[MORE]
Hendra virus outbreak an isolated case, vet says
A Brisbane vet says an outbreak of the potentially deadly Hendra virus on his property is an isolated case. [MORE]
Authorities move to contain killer Hendra virus outbreak
Further tests will be carried out on a Brisbane property quarantined after an outbreak of the Hendra virus.[MORE]
Stamp out superbugs or pay the price, govts warned
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Australian governments have been warned of a high price to pay if antibiotic-resistant bacteria are not tackled.[MORE]
Sunshine Coast experiences norovirus outbreaks
Queensland Health is warning Sunshine Coast residents about a series of outbreaks of norovirus. [MORE]
ASEAN launches infectious diseases information site
The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has launched a new website for nations to compare notes on infectious diseases threatening the region.[MORE]
