Abstract

The isolation in Kenya of arboviruses from mosquitoes and patients is reported. Middelburg and Semliki Forest virus (group A), Banzi virus (group B), Bunyamwera and Beliefe virus (Bunyamwera group), Sango virus (Simbu group), Pongola virus (Bwamba group), Tahyna virus (California group), ungrouped AR 1169/64 and a number of viruses still to be identified were isolated from mosquitoes. Of the latter some may be hitherto undescribed viruses. Bunyamwera, Rift Valley Fever and 2 unidentified viruses were isolated from patients. The isolates are discussed against the background of information from isolations and serology performed elsewhere. Attempts are made to define their rôle in human disease. Some superficial suggestions about the ecology are made.

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