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Barmah Forest Virus Disease
A viral infectious disease that causes infection in joint, is caused by Barmah Forest virus (Alphavirus barmah), which is transmitted by mosquito bite. The infection causes fever, causes arthralgia, and causes rash.
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Overview
A viral infectious disease that causes infection in joint, is caused by Barmah Forest virus (Alphavirus barmah), which is transmitted by mosquito bite. The infection causes fever, causes arthralgia, and causes rash.
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