togaviridae (Meaning)
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togaviridae (n)
a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods
Synonyms & Antonyms of togaviridae
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
togaviridae Sentence Examples
- Togaviridae is a family of enveloped, positive-sense RNA viruses.
- Togaviridae members are characterized by their spherical shape and a single-layered lipid envelope studded with glycoprotein spikes.
- The Togaviridae family includes viruses that cause diseases such as O'nyong-nyong fever and chikungunya.
- Togaviridae viruses primarily infect humans and non-human primates, but some species can also infect mosquitoes.
- Togaviridae viruses are transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
- Infection with Togaviridae viruses typically results in a febrile illness with muscle pains, headaches, and skin rashes.
- Severe cases of Togaviridae infection can lead to encephalitis or meningitis.
- There are currently no specific antiviral drugs available for the treatment of Togaviridae infections.
- Prevention of Togaviridae infections relies on mosquito control measures and personal protective practices.
- Research on Togaviridae viruses is ongoing to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
FAQs About the word togaviridae
a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Togaviridae is a family of enveloped, positive-sense RNA viruses.
Togaviridae members are characterized by their spherical shape and a single-layered lipid envelope studded with glycoprotein spikes.
The Togaviridae family includes viruses that cause diseases such as O'nyong-nyong fever and chikungunya.
Togaviridae viruses primarily infect humans and non-human primates, but some species can also infect mosquitoes.
