Mosquito-borne infection
Sindbis
A viral infection that can cause a rash and joint symptoms that sometimes persist.
Explore Sindbis on the monitor · Reviewed 2026-10-06
How it spreads
Infected mosquito bites; person-to-person transmission has not been demonstrated.
Symptoms and context
Itchy rash, mild fever and joint pain; headache and muscle pain may occur.
Prevention
Use mosquito repellent, covering clothing and screened rooms; no preventive vaccine is available.
When to seek advice
Contact a clinician for persistent or troublesome joint pain or a rash and fever after mosquito exposure.
On the desk
- First symptomatic local Sindbis infection reported in Germany — evidence reviewed 2026-10-06
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