What is another word for Flaviviridae?
Pronunciation: [flˈavɪvˌɪɹɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Flaviviridae is a family of RNA viruses, which includes infamous viruses such as Yellow fever virus, Dengue virus, and Zika virus. Although there are not many synonyms available for Flaviviridae, some common alternate names used in the scientific community include Flavi-like virus and Flavi virus. Flaviviruses have a global presence with more than 70 species found all across the globe affecting humans, animals, or both. The virus has a unique lipid envelope that makes it more resistant to the environment. Flaviviruses are important human pathogens causing a wide range of diseases, and hence it is vital to understand their biology and pathogenesis.
