Sepik virus
Sepik Virus
Sepik virus (pronunciation: SEH-pik) is a type of Arbovirus that belongs to the Flavivirus genus. It was first isolated in 1966 from a pool of mosquitoes in the Sepik District of Papua New Guinea. The virus is named after the region where it was discovered.
Etymology
The term "Sepik" is derived from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea, where the virus was first identified. The word "virus" comes from the Latin virus meaning poison or venom.
Description
Sepik virus is a single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the family Flaviviridae. It is closely related to other mosquito-borne viruses such as Dengue virus, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. However, unlike these viruses, Sepik virus is not known to cause disease in humans.
Transmission
The primary vectors for Sepik virus are mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The virus is maintained in a cycle involving mosquitoes and vertebrate hosts, which are likely to be birds or mammals.
Related Terms
- Arbovirus: A term used for viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, such as mosquitoes and ticks.
- Flavivirus: A genus of viruses in the family Flaviviridae, which includes viruses such as Dengue, Zika, and West Nile.
- Aedes: A genus of mosquitoes that are known to transmit diseases such as Dengue, Zika, and Yellow Fever.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sepik virus
- Wikipedia's article - Sepik virus
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