North Qld woman tests positive for Zika

A north Queensland woman returning from the Pacific Islands has tested positive to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

Scientists say the Zika virus also poses a threat of dangerous brain inflammation to adults. (AAP) Source: AAP

A north Queensland woman has tested positive to Zika virus after returning from an overseas holiday.

Tests show the Townsville resident picked up the mosquito-borne virus while at an island in the Pacific, but was no longer infectious when she returned to Australia, health authorities say.

The woman's Condon home has been sprayed for insects as part of precautionary measures.