Encephalitis Virus, California

**Definition:** A species in the ORTHOBUNYAVIRUS genus of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE. Serotypes are found in temperate and arctic regions and each is closely associated with a single species of vector mosquito. The vertebrate hosts are usually small mammals but several serotypes infect humans.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.820.230.100 - B04.820.480.750.640.300

**Synonyms:** - Encephalitis Viruses, California - California Encephalitis Viruses - La Crosse Encephalitis Virus - California Group Viruses - California Virus - California Encephalitis Virus