Sandfly fever
- Pronunciation
- /SAND-fly FEE-ver/
- Category
- Singular
- Sandfly fever
- Plural
- Sandfly fevers
Definition
An influenza-like viral disease caused by several phleboviruses and transmitted by Phlebotomus flies (Diptera: Psychodidae), especially Phlebotomus papatasii. Also known as phlebotomus fever.
Etymology
Named after the biting sandflies that transmit the disease.
Example
Sandfly fever is a serious concern in areas where these flies are prevalent.
Related Terms
- Phleboviruses
- Phlebotomus flies
- Insect-borne diseases