Where Are Arboviruses Found?
Arboviruses are found throughout the world. The presence of an arbovirus in a particular area depends on the availability of specific types of
mosquitoes that can carry it and specific birds or animals that can be infected.
Illnesses Caused by Arboviruses
Arboviruses can cause four types of illness:
- Central nervous system illnesses, ranging in seriousness from mild viral meningitis to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) with coma, paralysis, and death
- Mild fever illnesses with or without rash
- Hemorrhagic fevers that can be serious and life-threatening
- Arthritis and rash with or without fever.
More than 100 arboviruses cause disease in humans. Most of these arboviruses are classified into groups, or families. Among the best known groups of arboviruses are:
- Alphaviruses
- Flaviviruses
- Bunyaviruses.
Each causes specific types of illness. Following are some examples of arboviruses.
Alphaviruses
Examples of alphaviruses include:
Flaviviruses
Examples of flaviviruses include:
Bunyaviruses
Bunyaviruses include illnesses such as:
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