Adenoviridae
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A family of non-enveloped viruses infecting mammals (MASTADENOVIRUS) and birds (AVIADENOVIRUS). Infections may be asymptomatic or result in a variety of diseases. |
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a family of DNA viruses; adeno- refers to early isol from adenoids; infection = ADENOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS |
Adenoviridae Categories.
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Aviadenovirus - A genus of ADENOVIRIDAE that infects birds. The type species is FOWL ADENOVIRUS A. |
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Mastadenovirus - A genus of ADENOVIRIDAE that infects mammals including humans and causes a wide range of diseases. The type species is Human adenovirus C (see ADENOVIRUSES, HUMAN). |
Adenoviridae Definitions and Terms
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