Ross River Fever
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 14:31
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kimprado
Hi,
In 2004 I was In the NT/WA on business and was unfortunate enough to become infected with
Ross River fever.
A year earlier, one of my friends was also infected and, now suffers continual poor health (low immune system, as a consequence of the mosquito bites).
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to be re-infected again with another bite?
The reason I ask this is because I go north each year (holidays) and don’t want to be put through that misery again.
In closing, could I recommend to everyone considering a trip up north, that you take every precaution against mosquitos, particularly late afternoon and evening. I’ve been going up there for years and, whilst I gave it some thought, never expected to be infected.
Regards
Kim
Reply By: Alan S (WA) - Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 15:11
Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 15:11
Kim
Dont know about reinfection although i know a possible cure. Got told a while ago by an old cocky that giving yourselve a good boot from an electric fence cures it.
A good friend of ours was suffering from
Ross river at that time and was reluctant to try the cure (for olbvious reasons). Several months later she inadvertantly came in contact with her own fence and gave herself a real good shock.
She has been better ever since. And after her husband got his wind back after laughing so much he has been happier to.
My wife worked in GP surgery for while and has since heard similar stories, although no doctor will suggest it.
I suppose you just have to make sure that you have no heart problems etc. ( I take no responsibility with this supposed cure)
Alan
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 16:41
Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 16:41
Hi Ken,
First of all, I wound'nt put a great deal of faith in old cockys or stockmen. They have a tendacy to bullsh@t. How do I know this?
Some years ago I provided kayak tours. At the finish of one trip, I approached a fence and, without looking, proceeded to climb over said fence. Needless to say,it created a great deal of entainment for the crew when my nether regions came in contact with the electric fence.
This did nothing to protect me from
Ross River fever!
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 16:50
Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 16:50
I suppose like a lot of things it works with some and not others. Certainly worked with our friend. But i think it only cures not immunises you from RRV
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Follow Up By: GOB & denny vic member - Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 17:36
Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 17:36
gooday kim
ken didnt say it would protect you but can cure some i also have read and heard of this cure but for some it is supposed to work
steve
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