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What is an Arbovirus?

Arbovirus is short for arthropod-borne virus. Arboviruses are a large group of viruses that are spread primarily by blood-feeding insects like mosquitoes and ticks. In the united States, mosquitoes are the arthropod most responsible for the spread of arboviruses. These viruses cause diseases such as West Nile virus infection, Eastern Equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, and Powassan encephalitis. Arboviruses are maintained in nature in a cycle of transmission (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/schemat.) between an animal host (the reservoir) and the mosquito or tick.

 

 

To Submit a Disease Report:

Tel: 800 821-5821
Fax: 800 293-7534

You May Also Visit the Federal CDC Website At: CDC.gov

 

Arbovirus Links

• Resources for Maine Citizens
  • What is an Arbovirus?
  • Dead Bird Reporting
  • Personal Protection
  • Arbovirus Test Results
  • Common Questions and Answers about:
  • West Nile Virus
  • Eastern Equine Encephalitis
  • Powassan Encephalitis
• Resources for Professionals
  • Mosquito-borne Disease FAQ's Word Online
  • Human Arbovirus Surveillance Report - Maine 2005 PDF
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Specimen Submission

Posters & Brochures

• Mosquitoes, Diseases, and YOU: Poster & Brochure
• Natural Transmission and Maintenance Cycle of Arbovirus Encephalitis

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