Arbovirus

A virus transmitted by blood-sucking insects.


Large group of viruses that grow in both mammals and in insects such as mosquitos and ticks. Cause viral encephalitis and yellow fever.


One of a group of RNA-containing viruses that are transmitted from animals to man by insects (i.e. arthropods; hence arthropod- borne viruses) and cause diseases resulting in encephalitis or serious fever, such as dengue and yellow fever.


Any of a large group of viruses that multiply in both vertebrates and arthropods such as mosquitoes and ticks. Arboviruses cause diseases such as yellow fever and viral encephalitis.


A viral agent that is conveyed to a host organism through the agency of an insect or other vector belonging to the arthropod family.


Arboviruses encompass a diverse group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, including insects, mites, and ticks.


 


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