Definition:
The Ross river virus is referred to as the arbovirus of the genus Alphavirus. Infections in humans are caused by an epidemic polyarthritis which is commonly known as Ross River Fever. In the years 1995-2004, it infected an average of about 4,000 people annually in Australia. The virus is widespread to the parts of Australia and Papua New Guinea and was later observed in an outburst in the South Pacific in the years 1979-1980. The infection happens most on adults and rarely affects children.
Diagnosis:
Determination of specific antibodies to the RRV
ELISA techniques
Treatment:
Bed rest
Symptomatic treatments
Aspirin
NSAIDS
Intake of pain reliever
Symptoms and Signs:
Rash/hives/itchiness
Mild fever
Symptoms similar to arthritis
Pain in the joint
Severa joints are affected
Joints (hand and feet) are swelling
Rash/itchiness on cheeks and forehead
Rash/itchiness spreading to the trunk and limbs
Causes:
Mosquito bite - Southern Saltmarsh mosquito (carrier of the Ross river virus)
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