Ross River Virus Infection

Ross River Virus infection

caused by RNA virus transmitted in the bite of a Culicine mosquito
Ross River virus causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness in up to 90% cases, rash in circa 50%
joint pain, debilitating lethargy and myalgia persist > 1yr in up to 25% cases
diagnosis confirmed by PCR assay early in illness or detection of IgM antibodies
no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine

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