Via ABC News, dengue is spreading in Australia :
" Queensland Health (QH) says it is concerned the latest outbreak of dengue fever in far north Queensland could get worse.
Four more people have contracted locally-acquired type two dengue in the Tully area south of Cairns, bringing the total to seven since February.
Dengue mosquito control teams are checking the area and spraying possible breeding sites.
QH spokesman Dr Jeffrey Hanna says recent heavy rain has provided the perfect breeding ground for aedes aegypti mosquitos.
He says dengue control teams are spraying affected areas.
"We've got two teams of mosquito control staff in Tully as we speak and local governments have done a more rigorous blitz, if you like, on the blocks, streets and houses affected by this new wave," he said."
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