Spumavirus
| Definition: |
Genus of non-oncogenic retroviruses which establish persistent infections in many animal species but are considered non-pathogenic. Its organisms have been isolated from primates (including humans), cattle, cats, hamsters, and sea lions. Spumaviruses have a foamy or lace-like appearance and are often accompanied by syncytium formation. Chimpanzee foamy virus is the type species. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with RETROVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Bovine foamy virus,Chimpanzee foamy virus,Chimpanzee foamy virus human isolate,Feline foamy virus,Hamster Spumavirus,Sea Lion Spumavirus,Simian foamy virus 1,Simian foamy virus 3,Simian Foamy Viruses,Spumavirinae |
| Previously Indexed: |
Foamy Virus (1975-1990),Retroviridae (1977-1990) |
Spumavirus Definitions and Terms
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