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Tim Dornin

EXPLAINED: Japanese encephalitis confirmed in sa | Vintage Vibes

South Australia has confirmed four cases of Japanese encephalitis, along with one death. (AAP)

Four cases of Japanese encephalitis have been confirmed in South Australia with three people acquiring their infections locally, prompting a warning for people to avoid contact with mosquitoes.

Health officials recently investigated 10 people hospitalised with acute encephalitis and said four of those were now confirmed to be the Japanese variety.

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