Infectious Diseases
Rocio virus disease
Emergency
ICD-10: A83 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रोसियो वायरस रोग · தமிழ்: ரோசியோ வைரஸ் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರೋಸಿಯೊ ವೈರಸ್ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: రోసియో వైరస్ వ్యాధి · বাংলা: রোসিও ভাইরাস রোগ · मराठी: रोसिओ व्हायरस रोग · ગુજરાતી: રોસિયો વાયરસ રોગ
About this condition
Rocio virus disease is a rare mosquito-borne viral infection that causes inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Originally identified in Brazil, it causes severe neurological symptoms including seizures and paralysis. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization and supportive care.
Common symptoms
fever
severe headache
neck stiffness
confusion
seizures
weakness
nausea
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रोसियो वायरस रोग · दिमागी बुखार · गर्दन में अकड़न · दौरे |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ரோசியோ வைரஸ் நோய் · மூளை காய்ச்சல் · கழுத்து விறைப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ರೋಸಿಯೊ ವೈರಸ್ ರೋಗ · ಮೆದುಳು ಜ್ವರ · ಕುತ್ತಿಗೆ ಬಿಗಿತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రోసియో వైరస్ వ్యాధి · మెదడు జ్వరం · మెడ దృఢత్వం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | রোসিও ভাইরাস রোগ · মস্তিষ্ক জ্বর · ঘাড় শক্ত |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रोसिओ व्हायरस रोग · मेंदू ताप · मान ताठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | રોસિયો વાયરસ રોગ · મગજનો તાવ · ગરદન જડતા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Rocio virus disease?
fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, confusion, seizures, weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Rocio virus disease common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Rocio virus disease?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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