Chaco virus

Chaco virus belongs to the ecological group of arboviruses, the Timbu antigenic group. Its pathogenicity for humans has not yet been established.

The virus was first isolated in the 1960s from the blood of bats and mosquitoes in Paraguay. The name comes from the place of first isolation - the Chaco department.

Chaco virus, like other arboviruses, is transmitted through the bites of arthropods, in particular mosquitoes. The natural reservoir of the virus is various species of bats.

Studies have shown that the virus is able to replicate in human and animal cells, but its pathogenic properties for humans have not yet been studied. Further research is needed to identify possible cases of illness caused by the Chaco virus.

Chaco virus (Chikungunya virus) belongs to the ecological group of arboviruses, that is, viruses that are transmitted through mosquito bites. The antigenic group of this virus is Timbu. However, it has not yet been established whether it can cause disease in humans. The virus is currently not believed to pose a serious threat to human health, but may be dangerous for pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

The virus was first discovered in 1955 in Africa. The name Chaco comes from the Chaco region of South Sudan and Ethiopia where it was first identified. Since then