Saaremaa virus
Saaremaa virus is a virus that belongs to the Orthobunyavirus genus in the Bunyaviridae family. It is closely related to the Inkoo virus and the Tahyna virus, which are both part of the California serogroup of orthobunyaviruses. The Saaremaa virus was first identified in Saaremaa, Estonia, hence its name.
History[edit | edit source]
The Saaremaa virus was first identified in 1999 in Saaremaa, Estonia. It was discovered during a study of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) in ticks. The virus was found in Ixodes ricinus ticks, which are the most common ticks in Europe.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
The Saaremaa virus is an RNA virus with a tripartite genome. It is closely related to the Inkoo virus and the Tahyna virus, which are both part of the California serogroup of orthobunyaviruses. The Saaremaa virus is also related to the La Crosse virus, which is a major cause of pediatric encephalitis in the United States.
Transmission[edit | edit source]
The Saaremaa virus is transmitted by Ixodes ricinus ticks. These ticks are the most common ticks in Europe and are also known to transmit other diseases such as Lyme disease and TBEV.
Symptoms and Treatment[edit | edit source]
The symptoms and treatment of Saaremaa virus infection are not well known, as there have been few reported cases of human infection. However, it is believed that the virus may cause a mild form of encephalitis.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Orthobunyavirus
- Bunyaviridae
- Inkoo virus
- Tahyna virus
- California serogroup
- Ixodes ricinus
- Tick-borne encephalitis virus
- La Crosse virus
- Lyme disease
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