New cases of one of the world's deadliest diseases emerge in Australia

Authorities are investigating 2 much locally-acquired cases of malaria successful Queensland aft a emergence successful cases successful caller months.

A 2nd resident has contracted malaria successful nan Torres Strait section authorities area, according to authorities government.

Investigations into nan 2 cases are ongoing.

Authorities person identified 71 malaria cases successful Queensland, of which 97 per cent were overseas acquired.

The cases were predominantly acquired successful Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.

The first locally-acquired lawsuit successful nan Torres Strait section authorities area was identified past month.

According to nan World Health Organisation, symptoms of malaria tin beryllium mild aliases life-threatening.

Mild symptoms see fever, chills and headache.

Severe symptoms tin see fatigue, confusion, seizures and difficulty breathing.

Symptoms tin commencement wrong 10 to 15 days of getting bitten by an infected mosquito.

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