Characteristics of infectious viruses found in the human urinary tract
| Virus | Genome | Main route of transmission | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zika virus | Positive-sense, single-stranded RNA; about 10.8 kb | Vector-borne (mosquitoes) | Fever, rash, arthritis or arthralgia, conjunctivitis, myalgia, headache, retro-orbital pain, neurologic complications |
| West Nile virus | Positive-sense, single-stranded RNA; about 10.8 kb | Vector-borne (mosquitoes) | Fever, neuroinvasive disease |
| SARS-CoV | Positive-sense, single-stranded RNA; about 30 kb | Respiratory droplets, aerosolization, and fomites | Fever, severe cough, dyspnea, wheezing, chest pain |
| SARS-CoV-2 | Positive-sense, single-stranded RNA; about 30 kb | Respiratory droplets, contact with mucous membranes in the eyes, mouth, or nose | Fatigue, fever, dry cough, myalgia, dyspnea |
SARS-CoV: severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.