Bussukuara virus

Bussuquara virus is a member of the genus of flaviviruses of the togavirus family. It belongs to the ecological group of arboviruses and has no established pathogenicity for humans.

Bussuquara virus was discovered in Brazil in 1978. It was named after the city of Beau-Sucuara in the state of Bahia, where it was first discovered. Boussoquoir virus has a spherical shape and a diameter of about 50-60 nm. It contains single-stranded RNA and is hemagglutinin positive.

This virus is transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes that carry it. The infection usually has no symptoms, but can cause fever and other symptoms such as headache, muscle and joint aches, nausea and vomiting. Treatment includes the use of antiviral drugs and symptomatic treatment.

Currently, Boussoquoir virus is not considered dangerous to humans and does not cause serious illness. However, it may pose a threat to human health, especially in areas with high mosquito densities and in areas where virus testing is being conducted.



Busucucara virus is one of many viruses that infects various animals and humans belonging to different species. Bussuculara virus is a member of the flavovirus genus, togavirus family. The ecological group of arboviral infections includes viruses of the togavirus family. There is no information on how pathogenic the Bucuculura virus is for humans, since there are only isolated reports of the existence of such cases.