Flaviviridae
Flaviviridae
Flaviviridae (pronounced: fla-vi-vi-ri-dee) is a family of viruses in the order Unassigned. This family includes the following genera: Flavivirus, Hepacivirus, Pegivirus, and Pestivirus.
Etymology
The name Flaviviridae is derived from the Latin word flavus, meaning yellow. This is in reference to the Yellow Fever virus, which is a member of this family and was the first to be isolated.
Description
Members of the Flaviviridae family are enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses. They are primarily transmitted through arthropods, specifically mosquitoes and ticks, and are therefore classified as Arboviruses. Some members of this family, such as the Hepatitis C virus, are not arthropod-borne but are instead transmitted through blood and other body fluids.
Diseases
Flaviviridae viruses are responsible for a wide range of diseases in humans and animals. These include Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, and Hepatitis C.
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention of Flaviviridae infections primarily involves control of the arthropod vectors and vaccination where available. Treatment is largely supportive, as there are currently no antiviral drugs available for most Flaviviridae infections.
See Also
- Virus
- Arbovirus
- Flavivirus
- Hepacivirus
- Pegivirus
- Pestivirus
- Yellow Fever
- Dengue Fever
- Zika Virus
- West Nile Virus
- Hepatitis C
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flaviviridae
- Wikipedia's article - Flaviviridae
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