Malignant Catarrh
| Definition: |
A herpesvirus infection of cattle characterized by catarrhal inflammation of the upper respiratory and alimentary epithelia, keratoconjunctivitis, encephalitis and lymph node enlargement. Syn: bovine epitheliosis, snotsiekte. |
| Notes: |
caused by a herpesvirus; usually animal; check tag ANIMALS; don't forget also CATTLE (NIM) but do not index under CATTLE DISEASES |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cattle Diseases (1966-1970),Herpesvirus Infections/VE (1966-1970) |
Malignant Catarrh Definitions and Terms
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