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arbovirusAny of a large group of viruses that develop in arthropods (chiefly mosquitoes and ticks). The name derives from “arthropod-borne virus.” The spheroidal virus particle is encased in a fatty membrane and contains RNA; it causes no apparent harm to the arthropod host. Arboviruses are transmitted by bites to vertebrate hosts, in which they establish infections and complete their growth cycle; they include the agents responsible for yellow fever and equine encephalitis. See also togavirus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Arbovirus and rickettsial infections among combat troops during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The sample -- along with those taken from Northridge and Chatsworth -- tested positive May 17 by the state Department of Health Services and the arbovirus diagnostic laboratory at the University of California, Davis, the vector control district said. We covered primary health care programs such as Sunsmart, nutrition, women's health, maternal and child health, antenatal, arbovirus prevention, typhoid and malarial screening, hydration in the tropics and tropical diseases. |
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