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Arena virus is an enveloped, spherical to pleomorphic ssRNA virus 120nm in diameter that causes acute viral hemorrhagic fever. It is transmitted from rodents to humans through contaminated food or rodent consumption and between humans through inoculation or secretions. Symptoms include fever, shock, and increased blood vessel permeability. Prevention focuses on interrupting transmission routes while treatment involves immunotherapy and intravenous ribavirin administration. A vaccine exists for the Junín virus strain using vaccinia virus vectors.










Introduces the Arena Virus topic presented by Somia Zahra and Uzma Atta.
Describes the arena virus as a ssRNA, enveloped virus, 120 nm in diameter, with a spherical to pleomorphic shape and 8-10 nm long projections.
Discusses acute viral hemorrhagic fever as a disease caused by the arena virus.
Lists symptoms including fever, shock production, and increased blood vessel permeability.
Describes transmission from rodents to humans via contaminated food and consumption, and human-to-human through inoculation and secretions.
Emphasizes the interruption of transmission routes from rodent-human and human-human, and precautions for laboratory workers.
Discusses treatment options including immunotherapy and the intravenous administration of Ribavirin.
Mentions vaccines such as the Junín virus vaccine and vaccinia virus vectors as preventive measures.