Overview
Arbovirus fever is a term that was used to describe fevers caused by arboviruses, which are viruses spread to people through the bites of infected arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies. This is now considered an obsolete classification in the Orphanet rare disease database, meaning it has been retired as a distinct disease entry. The term covered a broad group of viral infections rather than a single specific disease. Common arboviral diseases include dengue fever, Zika virus infection, chikungunya, yellow fever, and West Nile virus infection, among many others. These infections typically cause symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rash, and fatigue. In most cases, the illness is mild and resolves on its own, but some arboviruses can cause severe complications including hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis (brain inflammation), or organ failure. Treatment is mainly supportive, meaning it focuses on relieving symptoms such as pain and dehydration, since there are no specific antiviral drugs for most arboviral infections. Prevention through mosquito control and vaccination (where available, such as for yellow fever and dengue) remains the most important strategy. Because this classification is obsolete, patients are encouraged to look up the specific arboviral disease they have been diagnosed with for more targeted information.
Key symptoms:
FeverHeadacheMuscle painJoint painSkin rashFatigue and weaknessNausea and vomitingEye pain or rednessSwollen lymph nodesBleeding from gums or nose in severe casesConfusion or altered consciousness in severe casesStiff neck
Variable
Can begin at different ages, from infancy through adulthood
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Treatment Centers
8 centersBaylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🏥 NORDStanford Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Stanford Medicine
📍 Stanford, CA
🔬 UDNNIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program ↗
National Institutes of Health
📍 Bethesda, MD
🔬 UDNUCLA UDN Clinical Site ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🔬 UDNBaylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🔬 UDNHarvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site ↗
Massachusetts General Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
🏥 NORDMayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine ↗
Mayo Clinic
📍 Rochester, MN
👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
🏥 NORDUCLA Rare Disease Day Program ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
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Questions for your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment
- Q1.Which specific arbovirus do I have, and how was it identified?,What warning signs should I watch for that would require emergency care?,Which pain medications are safe for me to take?,How long should I expect symptoms to last?,Can I spread this infection to others, and how can I prevent that?,Are there any long-term effects I should be aware of?,Should my family members or travel companions be tested?
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What is OBSOLETE: Arbovirus fever?
Arbovirus fever is a term that was used to describe fevers caused by arboviruses, which are viruses spread to people through the bites of infected arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies. This is now considered an obsolete classification in the Orphanet rare disease database, meaning it has been retired as a distinct disease entry. The term covered a broad group of viral infections rather than a single specific disease. Common arboviral diseases include dengue fever, Zika virus infection, chikungunya, yellow fever, and West Nile virus infection, among many others. These infections