South Australians are encouraged to remain vigilant and avoid exposure to mosquitoes, following additional confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in South Australia which is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is currently undertaking surveillance measures within SA to monitor for JEV and continues to work closely with the Department for Health and Wellbeing.

The normal lifecycle of JEV is between waterbirds and mosquitoes, which may then accidentally spill over to pigs and horses, and owners are reminded to remain vigilant.

For more information please visit the links below:

• Japanese encephalitis
• Fight the bite
• Mosquito Virus in Pigs and Horses (Japanese Encephalitis Virus)