Sindbis virus
Sindbis Virus
Sindbis Virus (pronunciation: /ˈsɪndbɪs ˈvaɪrəs/) is a member of the Togaviridae family and the Alphavirus genus. It is the causative agent of Sindbis fever, a mosquito-borne infectious disease.
Etymology
The Sindbis Virus is named after Sindbis, a village in Egypt where the virus was first isolated in 1952.
Description
Sindbis Virus is an Arbovirus, meaning it is transmitted by arthropods, specifically mosquitoes. The virus has a positive-sense single-stranded RNA genome and is enveloped. The virus is known to infect birds and mammals, and humans can contract the virus through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Symptoms
In humans, Sindbis Virus infection can cause a disease known as Sindbis fever. Symptoms include fever, rash, arthritis, and malaise. The disease is typically self-limiting, with symptoms resolving within a few weeks.
Related Terms
- Togaviridae: The family of viruses to which Sindbis Virus belongs.
- Alphavirus: The genus of viruses to which Sindbis Virus belongs.
- Arbovirus: A class of viruses, including Sindbis Virus, that are transmitted by arthropods.
- Sindbis fever: The disease caused by Sindbis Virus.
- RNA: The type of genetic material found in Sindbis Virus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sindbis virus
- Wikipedia's article - Sindbis virus
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