Ross River virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects possible joint issues
gptkbp:cause Ross River fever
gptkbp:clinical_trial similar to other arboviral infections
gptkbp:collaborations local health authorities
international health organizations
gptkbp:community_health community engagement initiatives
monitoring and surveillance
significant in endemic areas
gptkbp:controls environmental management
community awareness programs
gptkbp:diagnosis serological tests
PCR tests
cross-reactivity with other viruses
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1959
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:virus
gptkb:Chikungunya_virus
reported in rural areas
Barmah Forest virus
reported in urban areas
gptkbp:epidemiology increasing cases reported
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Pacific_Islands
gptkbp:global_health_concern in regions with suitable climate
gptkbp:healthcare_burden increased during outbreaks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ross River virus
gptkbp:impact_on_outdoor_activities increased caution advised
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to no licensed vaccine available
gptkbp:prevention mosquito control
personal protective measures
gptkbp:public_awareness important for prevention
targeted at at-risk populations
gptkbp:research ongoing studies
gptkbp:research_focus vaccine development
understanding pathogenesis
vector control strategies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:wildlife
kangaroos
wallabies
gptkbp:risk_factor living near wetlands
outdoor activities in endemic areas
gptkbp:seasonal_activities higher incidence in warmer months
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
hydration
fever
rash
joint pain
rest and recovery
weeks to months
1 to 3 weeks after infection
gptkbp:tourism_impact in affected regions
gptkbp:transmission mosquito bites
gptkbp:treatment symptomatic treatment
anti-inflammatory drugs
pain relief medications
gptkbp:vector gptkb:Aedes_mosquitoes
gptkb:Culex_mosquitoes
elimination of standing water
insect repellent use
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chikungunya_virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6