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Public health updates for the central and western metropolitan region.

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22 September 2023

Buruli ulcer information and resources for clinicians

Local outbreak of Buruli ulcer Cases of Buruli ulcer have increased significantly in Victoria in recent years. The disease is …

22 September 2023

What is Buruli ulcer? Buruli ulcer is an infection of skin and soft tissue caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. …

23 January 2023

Mosquitoes can carry a range of diseases that can be life-threatening. Your best protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they …

14 April 2022

Japanese encephalitis virus (JE virus) is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain spread through mosquito bites that …