A 76-year-old man on the central coast was bitten and found infected with the virus. She described herself as almost "eaten alive by mosquitoes" and now weighs less than 49 kilograms.
New South Wales Health Organization warns people: it is hot, many people like to go outdoors, at the same time, must do a good job of protecting against mosquito-borne diseases, the Ross River virus has been outbreak in various urban areas of Australia.
What is ROSS RIVER virus?
Roth River fever, a endemic disease in the South Pacific, is endemic only in Australia, Papua New Guinea and other islands. Fever, rashes, and joint pain occur 2 to 14 days after humans are bitten by virus-carrying mosquitoes. Symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue.
Ross River virus infection
Mosquito-borne disease is the most frequently reported mosquito-borne disease in Australia. Although it is generally considered to be a disease in rural areas, it has become increasingly active in urban areas with suitable wetlands and other conditions in recent years, with more than 5000 cases reported annually in Australia.
symptom
A common mosquito will stab the skin through its mouthpiece and then inject saliva or venom into it. Because the extract of mosquito saliva or toxic glands contains a variety of antigen components, these antigens can cause inflammation after entering the skin of the human body.
In patients infected with the Ross River virus, symptoms usually last around 7 to 10 days, which may resemble flu, muscle and joint pain or rash-like symptoms, as well as feelings of weakness or discomfort. This disease is not fatal, but it can cause serious diseases.
Most people will recover within a few weeks, while others will develop symptoms such as joint pain and fatigue for months
measure
Experts say the best precaution is to kill mosquitoes in a timely manner to prevent their bites. In addition, people should regularly use mosquito repellents containing (DEEP) or Picaridin, wear loose clothing and make sure there are no mosquitoes in their homes.
But if joint swelling or pain, sore muscles, rash, fever, fatigue, headache, and many other symptoms persist for a long time
The editor still suggests that you go to the hospital for a blood test! Just in case!
