Title
Tennant Creek: Tracking the reincursion
Conference Name
NT Centre for Disease Control Conference 2026
Conference Start Date
2026-10-26
Conference End Date
2026-10-28
Conference Location
Menzies School of Health Research, Royal Darwin Hospital Campus
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Abstract
Following the successful elimination of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes from Tennant Creek after the 2021 incursion, a genetically distinct lineage was detected in March 2026, highlighting the ongoing risk of reintroduction. This presentation reviews the original elimination program, outlines the investigation and response to the 2026 incursion, and discusses future directions for surveillance and control to prevent re-establishment of this important disease vector.
Date Issued
2026-10-28
Type
Conference abstract
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