Description:
Humans may contract a variety of arboviruses from insects
such as mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies, with species that vary by geographic
region. While some infected people may be asymptomatic, others may exhibit
fatigue, fever and chills, headache, and anorexia. This article covers
Flaviviridae, Togaviridae, Reoviridae, Orthomyxoviridae, and Bunyaviridae.
Learning Objectives:
- Define human arbovirus
- Define Discuss Flaviviridae
- Define Togaviridae
- Define Reoviridae
- Define Orthomyxoviridae
- Define Bunyaviridae
Author(s):
Karen Appold
Launched: 2015