David T. Williams

First detected incursions of avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b into mainland Australia from the Southern Ocean

The paper reports the first detection of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in mainland Australia from seabirds, tracing the viruses to Heard Island via phylogenetic analysis and highlighting the risk of mainland establishment.

Detection of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Virus in Piggery effluent from an Australian Farm Prior to Outbreaks of JE

This study detects Japanese encephalitis virus in piggery effluent before clinical outbreaks, showing potential for early warning systems.

Surveillance of Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Piggery Effluent and Environmental Samples: A Complementary Tool for Outbreak Detection

This study detects Japanese encephalitis virus in Australian piggery effluents, demonstrating effluent surveillance as a complementary tool for JEV monitoring and outbreak detection.

Australian Culex annulirostris mosquitoes are competent vectors for Japanese encephalitis virus genotype IV

This study shows Australian Cx. annulirostris mosquitoes are highly efficient vectors for JEV genotype IV, with 100% infection rate and 87% saliva positivity.

Novel Hendra virus variant detected by sentinel surveillance of Australian horses.

A novel Hendra virus variant was identified in Australian horses, showing 83% nucleotide identity to the prototype strain and suggesting potential effectiveness of existing antibodies and vaccines.