Ross River Virus

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 about Ross River Virus.

Reviewed August 2011

 

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Title:   Ross River virus disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ross River virus disease is spread by mosquitoes can cause joint swelling and pain, fatigue and muscle aches. Many infected people also develop a rash. Most people recover, 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.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   National Arbovirus and Malaria Advisory Committee (NAMAC) annual reports
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This page contains links to the NAMAC annual reports, which are published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence. The reports also include data on the Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Programme, which is used to provide an early warning of increased flavivirus activity in Australia.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Ross River virus
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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. Everybody who becomes infected with Ross River virus will recover, however, the time taken to recover fully is prolonged in some people.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Ross river virus - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ross River Virus infection is spread by female mosquitoes, and can cause flu-like symptoms.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Epidemic polyarthritis (Ross River virus)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Ross River virus written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus
Publisher:   Arthritis Australia
Description:   Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus are infections spread to humans through mosquito bites. This information sheet is for people affected by Ross River virus or Barmah Forest virus to help them understand how they may be affected and what they can do to manage these conditions.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Ross River fever
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   A guide to Ross River fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes which causes flu-like symptoms. Includes information on symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Date:   Mar 2000

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