flaviviridae (Meaning)

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flaviviridae (n)

a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods

Synonyms & Antonyms of flaviviridae

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flaviviridae Sentence Examples

  1. Flaviviridae is a family of viruses known for causing mosquito-borne diseases in humans and animals.
  2. The most well-known flaviviruses include dengue virus, yellow fever virus, and Zika virus.
  3. Flaviviridae viruses have a spherical envelope with a single-stranded RNA genome.
  4. These viruses are transmitted primarily through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
  5. Symptoms of flavivirus infections range from mild fever and headache to severe hemorrhagic fever and encephalitis.
  6. Diagnosis of flavivirus infections typically involves laboratory tests such as serology and PCR.
  7. Treatment for flavivirus infections is largely supportive, focusing on symptom management and prevention of complications.
  8. Vaccines are available for some flaviviruses, such as yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis.
  9. Vector control measures, such as mosquito repellents and bed nets, are essential for preventing flavivirus infections.
  10. Research into flaviviruses is ongoing, with efforts focused on developing new treatments and vaccines as well as studying the transmission and epidemiology of these viruses.

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a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Flaviviridae is a family of viruses known for causing mosquito-borne diseases in humans and animals.

The most well-known flaviviruses include dengue virus, yellow fever virus, and Zika virus.

Flaviviridae viruses have a spherical envelope with a single-stranded RNA genome.

These viruses are transmitted primarily through the bites of infected mosquitoes.