Orthoreovirus
| Definition: |
A genus of the family REOVIRIDAE infecting vertebrates only. Transmission is horizontal and infected species include humans, birds, cattle, monkeys, sheep, swine, baboons, and bats. MAMMALIAN ORTHOREOVIRUS is the type species. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with REOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Orthoreovirus, Baboon,Orthoreovirus, Nelson Bay |
Orthoreovirus Categories.
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Orthoreovirus, Avian - A species of ORTHOREOVIRUS infecting birds, with outcomes ranging from inapparent to lethal depending on the virus strain and age of the host bird. This species does not infect mammals. |
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Orthoreovirus, Mammalian - 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. |
Orthoreovirus Definitions and Terms
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