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Preferred term

Newcastle disease virus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The most well known avian paramyxovirus in the genus AVULAVIRUS and the cause of a highly infectious pneumoencephalitis in fowl. It is also reported to cause CONJUNCTIVITIS in humans. Transmission is by droplet inhalation or ingestion of contaminated water or food.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Avian Paramyxovirus 1
  • Paramyxovirus 1, Avian
  • txid11176

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SMCD00KN-2

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