Alphavirus Flashcards

1
Q

What is the family?

A

Togavirus

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2
Q

What is the name of the disease it causes?

A

Chikungunya Fever

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3
Q

What is it transmitted by?

A

Bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus

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4
Q

What are the clinical presentations?

A

Fever, ski rash, arthralgia, arthritis, photophobia

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5
Q

How to diagnose?

A

Serology
RT-PCR

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6
Q

Where is it endemic in?

A

Indian subcontinent

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7
Q

What is it a differential diagnosis for?

A

Dengue

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