Sindbis Fever: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease)

Sindbis virus, with its Ockelbo and Babanki virus subtypes, belongs to the Togaviridae family. It is transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Culex, but also Aedes.

Etiology (Causes)

Behavioral causes

  • Bite of a mosquito
  • Frequent stay in forests of endemic areas.