Reoviridae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of arboviruses carried by arthropods.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Reoviridae is a family of arboviruses that are primarily transmitted through the bites of infected arthropods.
- The reoviridae family includes viruses that can cause a range of diseases in humans, from mild fevers to severe hemorrhagic fevers.
- Reoviridae viruses are typically maintained in nature through a cycle of transmission between arthropods and vertebrates.
- The reoviridae family is one of the largest and most diverse groups of arboviruses, with over 150 recognized species.
- Research on reoviridae viruses has focused on understanding their transmission dynamics and developing effective vaccines against the most pathogenic species.