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Two imported cases of chikungunya virus infection have been confirmed in travellers returning from Papua New Guinea where an outbreak is ongoing.
The two cases are residents of Cairns in Queensland and Tropical Public Health Services are spraying insecticide in the neighbourhood to reduce the mosquito population.
Queensland Health has issued a warning to residents to be aware and avoid mosquito bites as the vector that transmits dengue fever also transmits chikungunya virus. More than 110 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in Cairns, Innisfail and Port Douglas in Queensland since November 2012.
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
