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arbovirus

A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | Copyright

arbovirus Obsolete name for any RNA-containing virus that is transmitted from animals to humans through the bite of mosquitoes and ticks (i.e. arthropods, hence arthropod-borne viruses). They cause various forms of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and serious fevers, such as dengue and yellow fever.

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arbovirus

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | Copyright

arbovirus (ar-boh-vy-rŭs) n. one of a group of RNA-containing viruses that are transmitted by arthropods (hence arthropod-borne viruses) and cause diseases resulting in encephalitis or serious fever, such as dengue and yellow fever.

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arbovirus

A Dictionary of Zoology | 1999 | | Copyright

arbovirus A (non-taxonomic) term applied to a virus that can replicate both in vertebrates and in arthropod vectors.

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A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | Copyright

arbovirus A (non-taxonomic) term applied to a virus that can replicate in both vertebrates and arthropod vectors.

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MICHAEL ALLABY. "arbovirus." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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	Focus on arbovirus infections.(Brief article)(Book review) Magazine article from: SciTech Book News; 9/1/2009
	Potential arbovirus emergence and implications for the United Kingdom. Magazine article from: Emerging Infectious Diseases; 4/1/2006
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