What is another word for arbovirus?
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːbəvˌa͡ɪɹəs] (IPA) 
Arbovirus is a term used to describe a group of viruses that are transmitted to humans by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies. These viruses are responsible for a range of human diseases, including yellow fever, dengue fever, and West Nile fever. There are several synonyms for the word arbovirus, including arthropod-borne virus, arthropod-vector virus, and mosquito-borne virus. The term arthropod-borne virus is commonly used in the medical community, as it describes the mode of transmission of these viruses. The term mosquito-borne virus is also frequently used as mosquitoes are the most common arthropod vector of these viruses.
