Arboviruses associated with human disease in Australia

Authors
Russell, RC Dwyer, DE
Citation
Rc. Russell et De. Dwyer, Arboviruses associated with human disease in Australia, MICROBES IN, 2(14), 2000, pp. 1693-1704
Citations number
130
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
MICROBES AND INFECTION
ISSN journal
12864579 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
14
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1693 - 1704
Database
ISI
SICI code
1286-4579(200011)2:14<1693:AAWHDI>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Mosquito-borne arboviruses are an important public health issue in Australi a. The alphaviruses Ross River and Barmah Forest virus are widespread and a ctive annually, and cause debilitating polyarthritis. The flaviviruses Murr ay Valley encephalitis, Kunjin and Japanese encephalitis virus are restrict ed in distribution and activity but may cause life-threatening illness, and dengue viruses are active in some areas. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques e t medicales Elsevier SAS.