CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Introduction: The Mayaro Virus (MAYV) is an enveloped RNA virus of Togaviridae family that causes febrile syndrome and arthritis (similar to that caused by chikungunya virus - CHIKV), and is considered the main arthritic virus in South America. It´s endemic in the north and midwest region of Brazil and affects all ages and genders, with a higher incidence of rain. The transmission cycle o…