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flavivirus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun flavivirus has 1 sense
  1. flavivirus - animal viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae
    --1 is a kind of
    animal virus
    --1 is a member of Flaviviridae
    --1 has particulars: West Nile virus, West Nile encephalitis virus

Definitions from the Web

Flavivirus

Description:

A flavivirus is a genus of viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae. These viruses are typically transmitted by arthropods, primarily through insects like mosquitoes and ticks. Flaviviruses are known to cause a variety of diseases in both humans and animals, including dengue fever, Zika virus, yellow fever, and West Nile fever.

Senses and Usages:

  • Noun:
    • A flavivirus refers to any virus belonging to the genus Flavivirus.
    • Scientists have been studying flaviviruses to better understand their transmission and develop effective vaccines.
  • Adjective:
    • The patient was diagnosed with flavivirus infection and was immediately put under medical care.
    • Flavivirus research plays a crucial role in developing strategies to control vector-borne diseases.

Sample Sentences:

  • The outbreak of dengue fever in the region was caused by a strain of flavivirus.
  • Despite efforts to control the population of the Aedes mosquito, the transmission of flaviviruses remains a major concern.
  • She contracted flavivirus while traveling to a tropical destination.
  • The research team discovered a new flavivirus variant with potential implications for public health.

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