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Prevention and treatment

The most effective way to prevent infection is to protect yourself from mosquito bites while both indoors and outdoors.

There is no specific treatment for Ross River virus infection. Symptoms of joint pain and fever can be treated with painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Conditions: Barmah Forest virus

Elsewhere On The Web

HealthInsite: Ross River virus
Children, Youth and Women's Health Service, South Australia: Ross River and Barmah Forest Diseases
University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital, Department of Medical Entomology: Ross River and Barmah Forest

This page last modified on January 14, 2008.

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