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infectious disease

Evidence for Zika – microcephaly link – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 February 201603 May 2017

A new research article has provider further evidence for the link between the Zika virus and cases of microcephaly. The […]

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Latest updates on Zika – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 February 201605 February 2016

As more Zika virus cases are reported in South America and the Pacific, media attention has turned to GM mosquitoes […]

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Potential sexual transmission of Zika – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 February 201628 March 2016

A healthcare department in Dallas, Texas, USA, has reported a case of Zika virus infection acquired through sexual intercourse rather […]

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Updated: Zika virus outbreak – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 January 201628 March 2016

Concern over the current outbreak of the mosquito-spread Zika virus in the Americas is growing. The virus is likely to […]

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Ebola outbreak declared over – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 January 201628 March 2016

[UPDATE: Health officials in Sierra Leone have confirmed another death from Ebola, just hours after the World Health Organisation declared […]

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Whooping cough spreads in South

In the News  |  Published: 14 August 201528 March 2016

Increased rates of whooping cough in the South Island have authorities reminding parents of the importance of vaccinations. Whooping cough, […]

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Climate change a ‘medical emergency’ – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 June 201528 March 2016

Climate change threatens to unravel the last 50 years of health gains, but also presents an opportunity to boost global […]

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SMC BRIEFING: Superbugs and vaccines – infectious disease

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 18 March 201528 March 2016

In conjunction with the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, the Science Media Centre hosted an online briefing to preview new research highlights […]

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UPDATED: Bird flu detected in UK, Netherlands – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 November 201428 March 2016

The discovery of avian flu-infected birds in UK and Dutch poultry farms has authorities scrambling to contain the disease. This week, […]

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BRIEFING: Ebola – contagion, containment and treatment

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 31 October 201413 July 2017

The West African Ebola epidemic isn’t going anywhere in a hurry. The latest WHO report lists over 10,000 cases and […]

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