Japanese encephalitis: everything you need to know

At least three people have died from a mosquito-borne virus – Japanese encephalitis – which is spreading across the south of Australia for the first time. Experts have linked the outbreak to climate change, with extreme rainfall across parts of Australia creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive. Guardian Australia’s medical editor, Melissa Davey, explains what you need to know about Japanese encephalitis virus and what this outbreak tells us about the future of disease in Australia