Phlebovirus
| Definition: |
A genus of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE comprising many viruses, most of which are transmitted by Phlebotomus flies and cause PHLEBOTOMUS FEVER. The type species is RIFT VALLEY FEVER VIRUS. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse X ref SANDFLY FEVER SICILIAN VIRUS with SANDFLY FEVER NAPLES VIRUS; infection: coord IM with PHLEBOTOMUS FEVER (IM) or if not so specified coord IM with BUNYAVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Sandfly Fever Sicilian Virus |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bunyaviridae (1983-1991) |
Phlebovirus Categories.
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Rift Valley fever virus - A mosquito-borne species of the PHLEBOVIRUS genus found in eastern, central, and southern Africa, producing massive hepatitis, abortion, and death in sheep, goats, cattle, and other animals. It also has caused disease in humans. |
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Sandfly fever Naples virus - A species in the genus PHLEBOVIRUS causing PHLEBOTOMUS FEVER, an influenza-like illness. Related serotypes include Toscana virus and Tehran virus. |
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Uukuniemi virus - A species in the genus PHLEBOVIRUS of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE, infecting vertebrates and vectored by ticks. It has not been associated with human disease though antibodies have been isolated from human sera. |
Phlebovirus Definitions and Terms
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