Ross River Fever

Submitted: Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 at 14:31
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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

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