Rhabdoviridae is a family of single-stranded RNA viruses that infect humans, animals, and plants. Composed of bullet-shaped particles, the viruses are known for causing several diseases including rabies, vesicular stomatitis, and Chandipura virus disease. Synonyms for Rhabdoviridae include the rhabdo-like viruses, rhabdovirus family, and rabdoviruses. These synonyms are commonly used in scientific literature and research to refer to the viruses in this family. The discovery and study of Rhabdoviridae have led to significant advances in our understanding of the mechanisms of viral entry, replication, and pathogenesis.