Orthoreovirus, Mammalian
| Definition: |
A species of ORTHOREOVIRUS infecting mammals (other than baboons). There are three serotypes. In humans they are generally benign but may sometimes cause upper respiratory tract illness or enteritis in infants and children. REOVIRUS 3 is a very pathogenic virus in laboratory rodents. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with REOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Reovirus 1,Reovirus 2 |
Orthoreovirus, Mammalian Categories.
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Reovirus 3 - A serotype of ORTHOREOVIRUS, MAMMALIAN causing serious pathology in laboratory rodents, characterized by diarrhea, oily coat, jaundice, and multiple organ involvement. |
Orthoreovirus, Mammalian Definitions and Terms
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