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Scientists claim dengue fever breakthrough
There have been more than 50 confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne virus in Cairns since last November.
There have been more than 50 confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne virus in Cairns since last November. (ABC TV News - file image)
Queensland scientists believe they have discovered a safe and inexpensive way to control the spread of dengue fever.
Dengue fever kills around 20,000 people worldwide each year and there have been more than 50 confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne virus in Cairns in far north Queensland since last November.
Researchers at the University of Queensland have successfully injected bacteria into mosquito embryos so the insect dies before it is old enough to transmit the virus to humans.
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