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Ross River Virus, which causes Ross River fever, is the most common and widespread arboviral disease in Australia. It is transmitted by a number of mosquitoes, varying for inland or coastal areas.
Follow the links below to find information relating to Ross River Virus.
Reviewed May 2008
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Ross River virus disease
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Better Health Channel
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Ross River virus disease can cause joint swelling and pain, fatigue and muscle aches. Many infected people also develop a rash. Everyone recovers, although some people have intermittent symptoms for a year or more. Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and use insect repellent to help reduce the risk of getting bitten by mosquitoes.
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Jul 2007
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Ross River virus
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Queensland Health
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Ross River virus (sometimes called epidemic polyarthritis) is a disease caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Ross River virus disease occurs widely in Australia. In northern and central Queensland, cases of Ross River virus occur throughout the year, but most cases occur between February and May.
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Apr 2008
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Ross River and Barmah Forest diseases
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Ross River and Barmah Forest diseases are caused by viruses which are spread by mosquitoes.
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Mar 2007
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Ross River Virus Infection - Fact Sheet
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Ross River virus (RRV) infection is the most common and most widespread arboviral disease in Australia, with sometimes thousands of clinical cases occurring in epidemics. Disease notifications in Australia average about 4,800 per year.
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May 2004
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Ross River virus
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myDr
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Ross River Virus infection is spread by female mosquitoes, and can cause flu-like symptoms.
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May 2006
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National Arbovirus and Malaria Advisory Committee (NAMAC) annual reports
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains links to the NAMAC annual reports, which are published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence. The reports also inlcude data on the Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Programme, which is used to provide an early warning of increased flavivirus activity in Australia.
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Mar 2008
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