Bunyavirus Infection

📋Overview

Bunyavirus infection refers to diseases caused by viruses in the Bunyaviridae family, now classified under several families including Peribunyaviridae, Phenuiviridae, and Hantaviridae. These viruses are primarily transmitted by arthropods (mosquitoes, ticks) or rodents. The term 'Bunyavirus infection' is a legacy label; modern terminology specifies infections by particular viruses such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, Hantavirus, or Rift Valley fever virus. These infections can cause a range of illnesses from mild febrile syndromes to severe hemorrhagic fevers or hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.