What is Alphavirus?
Alphavirus is a genus of RNA viruses; it is the sole genus in the Togaviridae family.
What is the mode of transmission?
Transmission happens via mosquitoes, which infect various vertebrates such as humans, rodents, fish, birds, and larger mammals such as horses, as well as invertebrates.
What is the incubation period?
The incubation period is 2-10 days.
What are the signs and symptoms of Alphavirus?
The signs and symptoms of Alphavirus infections are characterized by the triad of fever, arthralgia and rash.
What are the investigations of Alphavirus?
Diagnoses is done by testing the clinical samples by isolating and identifying the virus.
What treatment is advised for Alphavirus?
There is no specific treatment for this virus.
The Supportive treatment (intravenous fluids to maintain hydration)
-Medicine to manage pain and pyrexia.
What are the complications of Alphavirus?
The complications are as follows: –
-Alphavirus encephalitis can cause severe neurobehavioral changes, in the most extreme cases, a schizophrenic-like behaviors are also seen.
What is the differential diagnosis of Alphavirus?
-Fibromyalgia
– Typhoid fever
-Malaria
-Rash due to dermatitis or urticaria.
What prevention is helpful for Alphavirus?
The following factors prevents Alphavirus: –
– Avoiding exposure to mosquitoes
– Personal protective strategies
– wearing repellent,
– staying in screened or air-conditioned dwellings
– avoid outdoor activities
What are the commonly indicated Homeopathic remedies of Alphavirus?
The Homeopathic remedies are as follows: –
• Mag phos
• Ferrum Phos
• Bryonia Alba
• Arsenic album
• Stannum Met
