Mosquito borne disease program: Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus- The facts. In Australia, there are more than 70 different viruses spread by insects. Only a few of these viruses are known to cause illness in humans. Two arboviral infections--Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus--are important because of their frequency and the disabling rheumatic symptoms they can cause.
Details
- Topic
- Research and reports
- Date published
- 06 Jun 2013
- Size
- 2 pages
- Author
- Department of Health & Human Services
- Update frequency
- Annual
- Available format
Reviewed 07 June 2013