[4] It is antigenically and genetically very similar to West Nile virus and in 1999 was reclassified as a subtype of WNV.

[6] Non-encephalitic Kunjin virus disease can cause symptoms including acute febrile illness, headache, arthralgia, myalgia, fatigue and rash.

[3] They pass the virus to waterbird reservoir hosts; a major example is the nankeen night heron.

These include individuals using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothes and avoiding areas where mosquitoes are particularly prevalent.

[1] Habitat control by government agencies can take the form of reducing the amount of water available for mosquitoes to breed in, and the use of insecticides.