MAYARO VIRUS INFECTION

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of the Mayaro virus are comparable to those of other arboviral infections such as chikungunya, dengue, Eastern equine encephalitis virus, yellow fever virus, Oropuche virus, and Zika virus.

You may experience:

• an elevated or flat rash
• chills
• dizziness
• fever
• itching
• joint discomfort in the ankles, fingers, wrists, and toes
• pain in the eyes
• swollen glands

The sickness strikes abruptly, and the temperature is frequently severe at first. Mayaro fever can produce severe joint swelling and agony, putting you out of commission for a few days. There are no fatalities or extreme signs of the condition, such as brain swelling. Mayaro fever symptoms are short-lived. In a few days or weeks, you’ll feel better. However, joint aches can continue for up to a year.

DIAGNOSIS

Suppose you have been traveling to locations where the Mayaro virus is prevalent and have developed any symptoms. In that case, you should make an appointment with a medical professional as soon as possible. After being bitten by a mosquito, it might take anywhere from one to fourteen days for you to experience symptoms. The signs and symptoms are interchangeable with those of many different illnesses. Your physician may request laboratory testing to confirm a diagnosis of Mayaro’s disease.

• Inform your healthcare physician about the dates and locations of your travels.
• Your healthcare practitioner may conduct blood tests to search for the Mayaro virus infection or other viral infections that might cause symptoms similar to those you are experiencing.

TREATMENT

You cannot effectively treat the sickness caused by the Mayaro virus in any way. Your physician will prescribe medications to alleviate your symptoms, including your fever, pains, and other discomforts. If your symptoms are severe, they could recommend that you check into a hospital.