arbovirus
/ˈɑrboʊˌvaɪrəs/
noun
- A virus that is transmitted to humans and other animals by insects (such as mosquitoes or ticks).
- Travelers to tropical regions should take precautions against arboviruses.
- Scientists are tracking the spread of arboviruses to predict outbreaks.
- Dengue fever is caused by an arbovirus spread by mosquitoes.