Alphavirus infection

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Alphavirus infection
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Ross River virus, a mosquitoborne alphavirus
SpecialtyDermatology

Alphavirus infection may be caused by a Sindbis virus infection, and result in a cutaneous eruption of multiple, erythematous, 4- to 4-mm papules.[1]: 403 

Mechanism

Alphavirus Infection- Host cell shut-off,as well as inhibition of immune response

See also

References

  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.