moderate risk

Barmah Forest virus

Barmah Forest fever

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Key facts

Family

Togaviridae

Type

RNA virus

Severity

Moderate

Incubation

3-14 days

Vaccine

None

Est. cases tracked

5,539

Symptoms

FeverHeadacheMuscle painRash

Transmission

Mosquito bite

Prevention

Mosquito controlInsect repellentProtective clothing

Treatment

Supportive care; symptom management

Related viruses (same family)

Chikungunya virus Eastern equine encephalitis virus Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus Mayaro virus Ross River virus Sindbis virus

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