Bunyaviridae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of arboviruses that affect a wide range of hosts (mainly vertebrates and arthropods).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Bunyaviridae family is composed of several arthropod-borne viruses that can cause serious diseases in humans and animals.
- Bunyaviridae viruses have been isolated from a wide range of hosts including mosquitoes, ticks, and vertebrates such as rodents and birds.
- Viruses belonging to the Bunyaviridae family are primarily transmitted through the bites of infected arthropods.
- A significant number of Bunyaviridae viruses have been associated with hemorrhagic fevers, encephalitis, and other serious diseases.
- Bunyaviridae viruses exhibit a wide geographical distribution, reflecting the global range of their arthropod vectors.