Chikungunya Virus #5 is a photograph by Kateryna Kon/science Photo Library which was uploaded on October 5th, 2018.
Chikungunya Virus #5
Chikungunya virus, computer illustration. Chikungunya virus is composed of an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome enclosed in a protein coat, or... more
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Chikungunya Virus #5
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Kateryna Kon/science Photo Library
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Chikungunya virus, computer illustration. Chikungunya virus is composed of an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome enclosed in a protein coat, or nucleocapsid (shown here), which is itself surrounded by a lipoprotein envelope. The virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, causes a rare form of viral fever. Symptoms include a high fever, rash and arthritic joint pain.
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October 5th, 2018
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