Enterovirus C
Enterovirus C
Enterovirus C (pronounced: en-ter-o-vi-rus see) is a species of virus in the genus Enterovirus of the Picornaviridae family.
Etymology
The term "Enterovirus" is derived from the Greek word "enteron" meaning intestine, and the Latin word "virus" meaning poison. This is due to the fact that enteroviruses are often found in the gastrointestinal tract. The "C" in Enterovirus C denotes the third species in the Enterovirus genus.
Description
Enterovirus C is a non-enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. It is known to cause various diseases in humans, including poliomyelitis, aseptic meningitis, and encephalitis. The virus is transmitted through the fecal-oral route and can survive in the environment for a long period of time.
Related Terms
- Poliomyelitis: An infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, a member of the Enterovirus C species. It can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis.
- Aseptic Meningitis: A type of meningitis that is not caused by bacteria but can be caused by viruses such as Enterovirus C.
- Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which can be caused by infections, including those from viruses like Enterovirus C.
- RNA virus: A type of virus that has RNA (ribonucleic acid) as its genetic material. Enterovirus C is an example of an RNA virus.
- Picornaviridae: A family of viruses in the order Picornavirales. Enterovirus C is a member of this family.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enterovirus C
- Wikipedia's article - Enterovirus C
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