[Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses)]

Uirusu. 2020;70(1):3-14. doi: 10.2222/jsv.70.3.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

"Arbovirus" is a term for a virus transmitted to mammals by hematophagous arthropods; arboviruses; replicate in both mammals and arthropods. Since the life cycle of arboviruses is highly dependent on arthropods, control of the arthropods (vectors) is generally considered important for the control of arbovirus infection. Various pathogens that cause diseases in the medical and veterinary fields are grouped into arboviruses with a history of their discoveries since the early 20th century. Furthermore, because of recent advances in sequencing technology, new arboviruses have been discovered one after another. Here we would like to overview the known arboviruses and their infections.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arbovirus Infections*
  • Arboviruses*
  • Arthropods*
  • Life Cycle Stages