arborvirus
/ˈɑːrbərˌvaɪrəs/
noun
- A virus that is transmitted to humans and other animals by arthropods (such as mosquitoes, ticks, or sandflies).
- Many arborviruses cause diseases like encephalitis or dengue fever.
- Public health officials monitor arborvirus outbreaks to prevent epidemics.
- West Nile virus is an arborvirus spread by mosquitoes.