arboviruses

Arboviruses, short for arthropod-borne viruses, are a group of viruses transmitted to humans and animals through bites from infected arthropods like mosquitoes and ticks. These viruses can cause diseases such as Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile virus, often leading to symptoms ranging from mild flu-like illness to severe complications. They are maintained in nature through a cycle involving these arthropod vectors and animal hosts, with humans sometimes becoming incidental hosts. Control efforts focus on reducing vector populations and avoiding bites to prevent infection.