Definition
bunyavirus
noun
- Any of a family of viruses transmitted by insects (such as mosquitoes or ticks) that cause diseases in humans and animals.
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- Bunyavirus infections are often spread by mosquito bites in tropical regions.
- The Hantavirus is a well-known bunyavirus that can cause severe respiratory illness.
- Scientists study bunyavirus transmission to develop better prevention strategies.
- Some bunyaviruses cause fever and joint pain in infected patients.
- Tick-borne bunyaviruses represent a significant public health concern in certain areas.