Public

health messages during outbreaks of Abo viruses recommend avoiding mosquito

repellents and protective clothing

Asymptomatic

malaria cases are not considered a threat for transmission since the infected person

does not show symptoms

Malaria

is the most common mosquito-borne disease in North Queensland and does not

require diagnostic testing or notification

When

a mosquito-borne disease is detected, a public health investigation is

initiated, which includes contact tracing to prevent further spread