moderate risk
Ross River virus
Ross River fever
When to seek urgent care: Seek medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent
Key facts
Family
Togaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
3-14 days
Vaccine
Limited
Est. cases tracked
5,391
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMuscle painRash
Transmission
Mosquito bite
Prevention
Mosquito controlInsect repellentProtective clothing
Treatment
Supportive care; symptom management
Related viruses (same family)
Chikungunya virusEastern equine encephalitis virusVenezuelan equine encephalitis virusMayaro virusBarmah Forest virusSindbis virus
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