About West Nile virus infection
West Nile virus infection (including Kunjin virus) is a disease caused by a flavivirus. These diseases spread to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Infected people may have no symptoms, or mild flu-like symptoms. In very rare cases, infection can lead to serious complications such as meningitis and encephalitis.
Disease type:
Vectorborne
Vaccination available under NIP:
No
Notifiable disease:
Yes
Case definitions
Prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
For information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, see the Victorian government’s West Nile/Kunjin virus page.
Surveillance and reporting
West Nile/Kunjin virus infection is a nationally notifiable disease.
We monitor cases through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS).
For more on West Nile/Kunjin virus infection in Australia, you can search Communicable Diseases Intelligence.
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