Arbovirus
Arbovirus is a term used to refer to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. The word arbovirus is an acronym (ARthropod-BOrne virus). Symptoms of arbovirus infection generally occur 3–15 days after exposure to the virus and last 3 or 4 days. The most common clinical features of infection are fever, headache, and malaise, but encephalitis and hemorrhagic fever may also occur. The word tibovirus (TIck-BOrne virus) is sometimes used to describe viruses transmitted by ticks, a superorder within the arthropods.
History
Arboviruses have existed throughout human history, but were not known to exist until fairly recently. The connection between arthropods and disease was not postulated until 1881 when Cuban doctor and scientist Carlos Finlay proposed that Yellow fever may be transmitted by mosquitoes instead of human contact, a reality that was verified by Major Walter Reed in 1901. The primary vector, Aedes aegypti, had spread globally from the 15th to the 19th centuries as a result of globalization and the slave trade. This geographic spreading caused Dengue fever epidemics throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, and later, in 1906, transmission by the Aedes mosquitoes was confirmed, making Yellow fever and Dengue fever the first two diseases known to be caused by viruses. The discovery of the West Nile virus came in 1937, and has since been found in Culex populations causing epidemics throughout Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. In 1999, the virus was introduced into the Western Hemisphere, sparking a series of epidemics. During the latter half of the 20th century, Dengue fever reemerged as a global disease, with the virus spreading geographically due to urbanization, population growth, increased international travel, and global warming, and continues to cause at least 50 million infections per year, making Dengue fever the most common and clinically important arboviral disease.
Arbovirus (band)
Arbovirus is a rock band based out of Dhaka, Bangladesh, formed by guitarist and producer Suharto Sherif, guitarist and lyricist Asif Asgar (a.k.a. "Ranjan") while in College in 2002. The band grew to include bassist Ishtiaq Jishan, drummer Tanim and vocalist Sufi Maverick (Asrafuzzaman Yousufi).
The band's name is derived from the Blade II comic book, in which the virus is mentioned as the one that, once transmitted through saliva, turns human into a vampire. However, an arbovirus is actually a virus transmitted by arthropods such as ticks or mosquitoes (arthropod-borne virus).
Their lyrics cover various elements from self-recognition to the political disarray of Bangladesh, from the 9-6 corporate life to middle-east peace politics, although they focus on a broader humane and optimistic view.
Arbovirus has earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 2006 album 64m 53s". Their second album "Montobbo Nishproyojon" was released online on 5 July 2013.
History
Beginnings, era with no permanent drummer, and bassist
Arbovirus (disambiguation)
Arbovirus is a shortened name given to viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, or arthropod-borne viruses.
Arbovirus can also refer to:
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