Chikungunya virus research. Tubes containing samples from patients with chikungunya,a rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus. The virus' RNA (ribonucleic acid) will be extracted,amplified (replicated many times) and then sequenced. This aids in research for diagnosis techniques and treatment,and tracks any mutations in the viruses. Symptoms include a high fever,rash and arthritic joint pain. It is transmitted by mosquitoes. Photographed at the National Reference Centre for Arboviruses and Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Moncorge, Vent / EURELIOS |
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