Chandipura vesiculovirus
Chandipura vesiculovirus
Chandipura vesiculovirus (pronunciation: chand-ee-poo-ra ves-ic-u-lo-virus) is a virus belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae and the genus Vesiculovirus. It is named after the village of Chandipura in Maharashtra, India, where it was first isolated in 1965.
Etymology
The term "Chandipura" is derived from the name of the village in India where the virus was first identified. "Vesiculovirus" comes from the Latin vesicula, meaning "small blister", and virus, meaning "poison" or "slime".
Description
Chandipura vesiculovirus is an RNA virus that is primarily transmitted by sandflies. It is known to cause a severe and often fatal illness in humans, particularly children, called Chandipura virus encephalitis. The virus has been associated with outbreaks of acute encephalitis in India.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Chandipura virus encephalitis include fever, altered sensorium, and seizures. The disease can progress rapidly, leading to coma and death within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
Related Terms
- Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, often due to infection.
- Rhabdoviridae: A family of viruses that includes the Chandipura vesiculovirus.
- Vesiculovirus: A genus of viruses within the family Rhabdoviridae.
- RNA virus: A type of virus that uses RNA as its genetic material.
- Sandflies: Small insects that are known vectors of various diseases, including Chandipura virus encephalitis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chandipura vesiculovirus
- Wikipedia's article - Chandipura vesiculovirus
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