Researchers have discovered the first case of the Keystone virus in human beings. The infection struck a 16-year-old boy in Florida in August 2016. The Keystone virus is a family of viruses that cause encephalitis. The disease has been linked to several mosquito-borne diseases, including Zika and yellow fever.
The Keystone Virus: A new virus that has the potential to cause severe brain infections, the university study found. The affliction is similar to the La Crosse encephalitis virus, and both are closely related to the Zika virus.
- It is unclear how the outbreak is transmitted, but the research underscores the importance of preventing mosquito-borne diseases in the U.S.
- The Keystone virus was first discovered in 1964 and was subsequently named after Hillsborough County, Florida, where the disease was first detected. The virus is known to infect squirrels, raccoons, and whitetail deer.
- It is present in coastal regions of the US, from Texas to Chesapeake Bay. Earlier, it was only in animals that humans are infected. The teenager in Florida was diagnosed with Keystone viremia and had a mild fever. Despite the lack of symptoms, the scientists concluded that the infection could pose a serious threat to brain infections.
- The discovery of this new mosquito-borne disease should serve as a reminder to avoid mosquito bites. The Keystone Virus has not been seen in human beings, but it has been found in various wildlife populations.
- Although the Keystone bacterium, which causes encephalitis, has not yet been detected in humans, is present in animals from Texas to the Chesapeake Bay. However, people infected by the mosquito, even those who have experienced mild symptoms, should not be panicked.
- They must take necessary precautions to prevent their exposure to these deadly diseases.While it is unknown if the Keystone bacterium is a vector of Zika, it can be transmitted from one mosquito to another. The symptoms of this disease include a rash and a mild fever.
- Infection with the new Mosquito Virus is a severe problem and should be treated promptly. The disease can also affect humans. It is recommended that people stay away from infected areas.
- The New Mosquito Virus is deadly. It has never been diagnosed in human beings, but it has been found in animal populations in coastal regions.
Its symptoms are not yet fully understood, but the signs of the disease are quite alarming. The patient did not display any symptoms of encephalitis, however, and researchers were perplexed that she had no apparent symptom of the disease.
The first human case of Keystone virus has been reported in Florida. The teenage boy who was infected with the New Mosquito Virus tested negative for the Zika virus. Symptoms of the disease include a rash, mild fever, and encephalitis. Infection with the Keystone bacterium is not fatal, but it does require close monitoring. Fortunately, the new bacterium is not yet a health threat to humans.
While the disease was first discovered in mosquitoes in Florida decades ago, no human cases have been recorded. Its symptoms include a rash, mild fever, and encephalitis. The disease is caused by a specific type of virus, called orthobunyavirus. These zoons are a type of aedes. Aedes atlanticus is a common species of mosquitoes in Florida.
