Arboviral diseases
Arboviral diseases
The arboviruses most commonly identified or with the most serious public health consequences that have been reported in NSW include Ross River, Barmah Forest, Murray Valley Encephalitis, and Kunjin.
Arboviruses are transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no evidence of direct person-to-person spread. Transmission by aerosol to laboratory workers has been reported.
Notification
Arboviral disease is a laboratory notifiable disease in NSW and must be reported by phone or mail as soon as possible after diagnosis to the local Public Health Unit (PHU).
Select your local PHU to obtain the correct notification form and notify your local PHU.