Spondweni virus is a virus from the Togavirus family, which belongs to the genus Flavovirus. This virus can cause disease in humans, but its pathogenicity has not yet been established. The virus is a representative of the arbovirus ecological group and belongs to the antigenic group B.
Spondweni virus was discovered in 1958 in South Africa. It was named after the Spondwen tribe who lived in the area where the first cases of the disease were discovered. At the moment, the spondweni virus is one of the most dangerous viruses in the world, as it can cause severe diseases such as hemorrhagic fever, Zika fever, yellow fever and others.
To prevent the spread of Spondweni virus, it is necessary to follow safety measures such as wearing masks in public, washing hands regularly and avoiding contact with sick people. It is also important to vaccinate against some diseases that can be caused by the spondylitis virus.