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Preferred term

Spumavirus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Genus of non-oncogenic retroviruses which establish persistent infections in many animal species but are considered non-pathogenic. Its species have been isolated from primates (including humans), cattle, cats, hamsters, horses, and sea lions. Spumaviruses have a foamy or lace-like appearance and are often accompanied by syncytium formation. SIMIAN FOAMY VIRUS is the type species.

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Entry terms

  • Foamy Virus
  • Spumaviruses
  • txid11640
  • txid207343
  • txid338079
  • txid338478
  • txid53182

In other languages

  • French

  • Foamy virus
  • txid11640
  • txid207343
  • txid338079
  • txid338478
  • txid53182
  • Virus spumeux

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HDNZW6P8-W

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