Bunyaviridae is a family of RNA viruses that primarily infect vertebrates and insects. There are several synonyms for the word Bunyaviridae, such as the Hantavirus group, Phlebovirus group, and Nairovirus group. Hantaviruses are a group of Bunyaviridae that typically cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Phlebovirus refers to a genus within the family that includes sandfly fever viruses and Rift Valley fever virus. Finally, Nairovirus refers to another genus that typically affects livestock, causing tick-borne fever and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in humans. Overall, the various synonyms for the word Bunyaviridaeconnote a diverse group of viruses that have different effects on various host species.