Barmah Forest Virus

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Mike Andrew
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Barmah Forest Virus

Post by Mike Andrew » Tue Jul 28, 2020 10:29 am

Hi all
A precaution message for anyone about to head up to Exmouth.
Couple of days after returning from a trip I started to suffer from my whole
body seizing up and muscle and joint pain.
And dizziness. Looks like I got a dodgy mosquito bite.
Have just been diagnosed with Barmah Forest Virus , similar to
Ross River Virus though thankfully not as dangerous.

Dave Bailey
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Re: Barmah Forest Virus

Post by Dave Bailey » Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:08 pm

Wow Mike - sounds nasty! Hope you recover quickly!

Allan Hughes
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Re: Barmah Forest Virus

Post by Allan Hughes » Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:24 pm

When was your trip Mike? Anyone else you know get it as well? I've just googled BFV and it sounds nasty, hope you are one of the lucky ones who recovers quickly. Thanks for sharing.

Tony Ong
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Re: Barmah Forest Virus

Post by Tony Ong » Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:27 am

I get those symptoms every time I get back from Exmouth. Withdrawal symptoms from lack of fishing. :D
All jokes aside, hope you have a quick recovery Mike.

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