Bourbon virus disease

Introduction. 

Bourbon virus infections are extremely rare - there have been 2 reported cases in the US so far. The disease is named after the first such case reported in Bourbon County, Kansas in 2014. The infected patient died.

Summary

• Cause: Bourbon virus (Orthomyxovirus)
• Microscopy: enveloped filamentous ssRNA virus
• Transmission: vector (tick)
• Symptoms: fever, rash, headache, vomiting
• Complications: low blood counts
• Pathogenesis: unknown
• Treatment: supportive care

References/Links

1. cdc.gov
2. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/5/15-0150_article