Pneumovirus
| Definition: |
A genus of the family PARAMYXOVIRIDAE (subfamily PNEUMOVIRINAE) where the human and bovine virions have neither hemagglutinin nor neuraminidase activity. RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS, HUMAN is the type species. |
| Notes: |
infection = PNEUMOVIRUS INFECTIONS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Paramyxoviridae (1985-1993) |
Pneumovirus Categories.
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Murine pneumonia virus - A species of the genus PNEUMOVIRUS causing pneumonia in mice. |
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Respiratory Syncytial Viruses - A group of viruses in the PNEUMOVIRUS genus causing respiratory infections in various mammals. Humans and cattle are most affected but infections in goats and sheep have also been reported. |
Pneumovirus Definitions and Terms
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