Tibovirus

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.