Arbovirus disease and surveillance methodology related to water resource development in Australia

This article outlines the medically important arboviruses in Australia and suggests that the mosquito Culex annulirostris, recognized as a major vector, should be monitored in relation to water resources development. Studies of the Ross River dam near Townsville and of a rice-growing area near Maree...

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Published in:International journal of water resources development 1990, Vol.6 (2), p.95-103
Main Authors: Kay, Brian H., Barker-Hudson, Paul, Piper, Richard G., Stallman, Neville D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Hydrology. Hydrogeology
Water resources
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Summary:This article outlines the medically important arboviruses in Australia and suggests that the mosquito Culex annulirostris, recognized as a major vector, should be monitored in relation to water resources development. Studies of the Ross River dam near Townsville and of a rice-growing area near Mareeba in north Queensland confirm this opinion in view of high alphavirus activity. Previous and future relationships between biologists and policy makers are discussed, especially in the context of northern tropical Queensland.
ISSN:0790-0627
1360-0648
DOI:10.1080/07900629008722458