Interpreting paired serology for Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus diseases
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Manifestations of the Ross River and Barmah Forest Arboviruses
Chiropractors and other healthcare practitioners primarily concerned with the treatment and diagnosis of disorders of the musculoskeletal system are often presented with patients complaining of extremity joint pain. The signs and symptoms of Ross River and Barmah Forrest arbovirus infections can often be confused with a number of other conditions including local joint infection, rheumatoid dise...
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عنوان ژورنال: Australian Journal of General Practice
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2208-794X
DOI: 10.31128/ajgp-02-19-4845