Ross River Fever Ross River virus infection is a viral infection which occurs in all States of Australia. The virus is spread through mosquito bites. A number of different mosquitoes, can spread the virus to humans. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including tiredness, headache, muscle pain, rash and fever. However, the most serious symptom is arthritis, usually in the wrists, knees and ankles.
Symptoms can last for weeks or months, and can be so severe that work is impossible.
No cure is available for Ross River Fever however treatment is available to make some of the symptoms more comfortable, and every infected person recovers eventually.