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Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: A Worldwide Emerging Threat?
Laura I Levi1,2, Marco Vignuzzi3
1Populations Virales et Pathogenèse, Institut Pasteur, CNRS UMR 3569, 75015 Paris, France. laura.levi@pasteur.fr.
Microorganisms
|May 17, 2019
Summary
Arthritogenic alphaviruses cause debilitating joint pain. This review compares Chikungunya virus with other emerging alphaviruses like O'nyong'nyong, Mayaro, and Ross River viruses, highlighting their global health impact.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Virology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Arthritogenic alphaviruses induce severe, long-lasting polyarthralgia, significantly reducing quality of life.
- Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) caused millions of cases in recent global epidemics.
- Other under-recognized alphaviruses, including O'nyong'nyong, Mayaro, and Ross River viruses, cause neglected tropical diseases in specific regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the emerging potential of O'nyong'nyong, Mayaro, and Ross River viruses.
- To compare these viruses with Chikungunya virus based on current knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of O'nyong'nyong, Mayaro, and Ross River viruses.
- Comparative analysis against Chikungunya virus epidemiology and clinical presentation.
Main Results:
- O'nyong'nyong, Mayaro, and Ross River viruses are geographically restricted but pose significant public health threats.
- These viruses share similarities with CHIKV in causing arthralgia but differ in epidemic potential and geographic spread.
Conclusions:
- O'nyong'nyong, Mayaro, and Ross River viruses represent significant emerging threats in their respective territories.
- Understanding their comparative epidemiology and clinical impact is crucial for public health preparedness.
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