arbovirus

noun

ar·bo·vi·rus | \ˌär-bə-ˈvī-rəs

Definition of arbovirus

: any of various RNA viruses (as an arenavirus, bunyavirus, or flavivirus) that are transmitted chiefly by arthropods and include the causative agents of dengue, encephalitis, sandfly fever, and yellow fever

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Dr. John Cmar of Sinai Hospital is a specialist in infectious diseases and provides some perspective on Zika and other arboviruses — that is, diseases spread by bugs, mosquitoes and ticks. — Dan Rodricks, baltimoresun.com, "Roughly Speaking podcast: How concerned should Americans be about Zika? (episode 247)," 8 May 2017 Unfortunately, arboviruses like Zika are notoriously difficult to control, says Murdock. — National Geographic, "How La Niña Could Affect the Spread of Zika," 9 Aug. 2016

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arbovirus

noun

ar·bo·vi·rus | \-ˈvī-rəs

Medical Definition of arbovirus

: any of various RNA viruses (as an arenavirus, bunyavirus, or flavivirus) transmitted principally by arthropods and including the causative agents of encephalitis, yellow fever, and dengue