California encephalitis virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph of California encephalitis virus particles (virions). Each particle consists of an icosahedral protein coat (capsid,pale orange) surrounding single-stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA),the virus' genetic material. The California encephalitis virus is an arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) and is transmitted to humans by mosquitos. In humans,the virus damages nerve cells,causing encephalitis (brain inflammation),stiff neck,lethargy and seizures. It was first discovered in 1943 in California,USA | |
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