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Lloyd Jones

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus | History Defined

A predictive model is hoped to curb outbreaks of the mosquito-borne viral disease dengue fever. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian dengue fever outbreaks are often traced to travellers returning from Asian tourist destinations, but an early warning system being trialled in Vietnam could substantially reduce that risk.

Australian and US researchers are working on a system using artificial intelligence to predict dengue fever danger zones in Vietnamese communities so preventive measures can be taken to curb outbreaks.

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