Tibovirus information

Tibovirus is a term often used to describe viruses that are transmitted by tick vectors. The word tibovirus is an acronym (TIck-BOrne virus).^[1] This falls within the superorder arthropod thus tibovirus is classified under Arthropod Borne virus (Arborvirus). For a person to acquire infection the tick must bite and feed for a sufficient period of time. The tiboviruses that affect humans are limited to within 3 families: Flaviviridae, Reoviridae, and Bunyaviridae.^[2]^[3]

^ Hubalek, Zdenek (July 2012). "Tick-borne viruses in Europe". Parasitology Research. 111 (1): 9–36. doi:10.1007/s00436-012-2910-1. PMID 22526290. S2CID 18713459.
^ Labuda, M (2004). "Tick-borne viruses". Parasitology. 129: S221-45. doi:10.1017/s0031182004005220. PMID 15938513. S2CID 24156015.
^ "Tickborne diseases of the United States". Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved 16 December 2016.

[1] Hubalek, Zdenek (July 2012). "Tick-borne viruses in Europe". Parasitology Research. 111 (1): 9–36. doi:10.1007/s00436-012-2910-1. PMID 22526290. S2CID 18713459.

[2] Labuda, M (2004). "Tick-borne viruses". Parasitology. 129: S221-45. doi:10.1017/s0031182004005220. PMID 15938513. S2CID 24156015.

[3] "Tickborne diseases of the United States". Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved 16 December 2016.

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