A warm, wet spring means more mosquitoes. How to protect yourself from the diseases they spread
Mosquito bites are annoying. They can also have deadly consequences. So what diseases do mosquitoes in Australia carry?
Sep 2, 2025
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Disease or Syndrome: Buruli Ulcer
Medical news and research articles
Updated guidelines for treating flesh-eating Buruli ulcers released
Buruli ulcer is a tropical disease caused by the environmental bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. The bacteria releases toxins that can destroy skin, blood vessels and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in ulceration.
Feb 24, 2025
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Australia not winning the battle between mosquitoes and modern homes
A casual scroll through the real estate ads of suburban Melbourne reveals a popular feature: modern houses and renovations prioritizing an "indoor-outdoor flow."
Jan 20, 2025
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Are you a mosquito magnet? Here's why and what you can do about it
Mosquitoes are some of the most effective hunters on the planet. They can track you down at great distance by sniffing out the air you breathe.
Mar 22, 2024
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New research shows mosquitoes can spread the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer from possums to humans
Each year, more and more Victorians become sick with a flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer. Last year, 363 people presented with the infection, the highest number since 2004.
Jan 24, 2024
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Novel tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks in Victoria
Researchers have developed a surveillance system capable of detecting elevated risks of Buruli ulcer outbreaks in Victoria thanks to possum 'poo'—a breakthrough in the fight against the disease.
May 23, 2023
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Leprosy, scabies and yaws: Togo's neglected tropical skin diseases need attention, says study
Neglected tropical diseases are a group of 20 diseases found mostly in tropical regions that are strongly associated with poverty. Among them are skin diseases like scabies, leprosy and yaws. They are caused by some bacteria, ...
Mar 28, 2023
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