Vocabulary Entry

flaviviridae

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noun

A family of viruses known to cause various diseases, primarily in insects and can affect mammals.

Example Sentences

"Flaviviridae includes viruses such as the West Nile virus and Zika virus."

"Researchers are studying the Flaviviridae family to develop vaccines."

"The Flaviviridae family is transmitted primarily through insect vectors like mosquitoes."