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[budzsta]

Hi all,

I haven't posted in a while,

I have unfortunately been in hospital for about a week with 40 degree fevers.

They have tested me for everything, and everything has come back clean.

Apart from severe pain in my chest and migraines, I've got other symptoms but anyway.

The head of infections diseases and head of gastroenterology have said if all else is clean,

We have to consider mosquito carrying virus names I can't pronounce.

So, the only times I get bitten by mossies are night fishing, I always wear long pants and a long sleave shirt and if I'm not wearing shoes, I'd spray on aeroguard.

The places I have fished 2 weeks prior to admission:

Hacking river wharves, Stockton beach, bondi beach, cronulla beach, georges, central coast near woy woy, the entrance, narrabean, napean lakes. Kangaroo Valley. That's about it. I only eat whiting and crabs from the central coast so the don't think it's poisoning.

I just don't want anyone else to go through this.

Budzsta.

(will)

[Catchin Jack]

There was a memo sent out to RFS on the Central Coast about mosquitos around infecting people with some virus but I can't remember what it was. This was about 2 months ago and was due to the high temps and high humidity.

I'm guessing that it wasn't isolated to just up here though.

[mrsswordfisherman]

MEDIA RELEASE DOH MARCH 2011

Thanks for bring this to people's attention Budzsta - full DOH media release as above and below are steps to avoid being bitten

Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes that carry the virus are usually most active in the hours after sunset and again around dawn. Simple steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes include:

• When outside cover up as much as possible with light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and covered footwear.
• Use an effective repellent on all exposed skin. Re-apply repellent within a few hours, as protection wears off from perspiration, particularly on hot nights. The best mosquito repellents contain Diethyl Toluamide (DEET) or Picaridin.
• The stronger the concentration of an insect repellent, the less frequently it will need to be applied to stop mosquito bites. Repellents containing low concentrations of DEET or Picaridin provide shorter periods of protection and need to be reapplied more frequently so it's important to read the product information.
• Topical repellents are not recommended for use on children under 3 months. Use of physical barriers such as netting of prams, cots and play areas is preferred. Repellents containing less than 10% DEET or Picaridin are safe for older children if applied according instructions. Parents or carers should apply repellent.
• Light mosquito coils or use vapourising mats indoors. Devices that use light to attract and electrocute insects are not effective.
• Cover all windows, doors, chimneys, vents and other entrances with insect screens.
• When camping, use flyscreens on caravans and tents or sleep under mosquito nets.

There is no specific treatment for these viruses so prevention depends on avoiding mosquito bites, especially in the summer and autumn months when infections peak.

[BiG_G]

Thanks for the heads up, i'll make sure i keep an areoguard around at all times.

[steze]

Thanks for the heads up, i'll make sure i keep an areoguard around at all times.

I highly recommend everyone to use Bushmans spray. it works alot better then aeroguard because its got like 40% deet.

[Thunderace]

Thanks for the heads up, i'll make sure i keep an areoguard around at all times.

mozzie love aeroguard, go the bushmans

Edited March 14, 2011 by Thunderace

[PRED-ATOR]

Hey guys,

Just got a txt from Will that he is recovering but has lost more than 11kg in the process. I can guarantee this 11kg will be put on in the next couple of days by some serious mcdonald and kfc eating LOL i hope you read this Will.

We shall be going fishing and trash talking each other again very soon, get better buddy!

From your far more superior fisherman of a friend... Stan

[budzsta]

Hey guys,

Just got a txt from Will that he is recovering but has lost more than 11kg in the process. I can guarantee this 11kg will be put on in the next couple of days by some serious mcdonald and kfc eating LOL i hope you read this Will.

We shall be going fishing and trash talking each other again very soon, get better buddy!

From your far more superior fisherman of a friend... Stan

Hahahahah, No way man,

When I was laying in ICU and started talking to this guy a little older then me around 26 I think, he had some kind of disease, three days later he unfortunately passed away. I started to realise how short life really is.

So when I hit 43.6 degrees and the doctors stripped me down, threw me in a massive ice bath, strapped me in, and said, there is nothing we can do but prepare for the worst. I was already on temperature lowering drugs (anti-pyretics). They said I will black out and start to convulse. I said to myself then that life is short, might as well be healthy about it. SO haha, I will get you maccas and KFC while we are out and I am yet again, out fishing you. But I will pack my lunch .

Will

[PRED-ATOR]

Hahahahah, No way man,

When I was laying in ICU and started talking to this guy a little older then me around 26 I think, he had some kind of disease, three days later he unfortunately passed away. I started to realise how short life really is.

So when I hit 43.6 degrees and the doctors stripped me down, threw me in a massive ice bath, strapped me in, and said, there is nothing we can do but prepare for the worst. I was already on temperature lowering drugs (anti-pyretics). They said I will black out and start to convulse. I said to myself then that life is short, might as well be healthy about it. SO haha, I will get you maccas and KFC while we are out and I am yet again, out fishing you. But I will pack my lunch .

Will

Will seriously happy your OK dude, after visiting my Nan in canada i can relate in a way to what you went through. Cannot take life for granted and you have been given a second chance.

But all this talk about you outfishing me must still be the drugs talking ; ) im still ahead in our fishing trips buddy!