Spatial and temporal patterns of Ross River virus in south east Queensland, Australia: identification of hot spots at the rural-urban interface.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ross River virus (RRV) is responsible for the most common vector-borne disease of humans reported in Australia. The virus circulates in enzootic cycles between multiple species of mosquitoes, wildlife reservoir hosts and humans. Public health concern about RRV is increasing due to rising incidence rates in Australian urban centres, along with increased circulation in Pacific Island countries. Australia experienced its largest recorded outbreak of 9544 cases in 2015, with the majority reported from south east Queensland (SEQ). This study examined potential links between disease patterns and transmission pathways of RRV.

Methods

The spatial and temporal distribution of notified RRV cases, and associated epidemiological features in SEQ, were analysed for the period 2

SUBMITTER: Murphy AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7530966 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature