THE Queensland Government is warning South-East Queenslanders to avoid any water activities after tropical cyclone Debbie caused sewerage systems to overflow and become contaminated.
The lower reaches of the Brisbane River and Logan River as well as waters around Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast have been said to be effected.
Gastroenteritis, lung, eye, nose, and skin and wound infections and dermatitis have been listed as side effects, according to Dr Heidi Carroll, acting executive director of communicable diseases at Queensland Health.
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