什么是Ross River Fever？
Ross River fever is generally a limited viral infection characterised by aching or inflammation of the joints in the wrist, knee, ankle, and fingers.
如何获得Ross River Fever？
The virus that causes Ross River fever is transmitted only through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is not transmitted directly from person to person.
易感性和抗性
All persons are susceptible but recovery is universal and followed by long-lasting immunity. Second attacks do not occur. The arthritis occurs most frequently among adult females.
症状是什么？
The illness begins with a mild to moderate fever and arthritis that is followed in 1 to 10 days by a non-itchy rash, located mostly on the trunk and limbs. The rash resolves within 7 to 10 days. There may be no fever.
预防措施
在发现罗斯河病毒的地区避免蚊虫叮咬是预防这种感染的最佳方法。
处理
There is no specific treatment for this self-limited disease other than supportive treatment of symptoms.
它常见于哪里？
仅在澳大利亚，巴布亚新几内亚，斐济，萨摩亚，库克群岛和新喀里多尼亚发现了引起罗斯河热的病毒。
