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... > Viruses > RNA Viruses > Negative-Sense RNA Viruses > Mononegavirales > Paramyxoviridae > Paramyxovirinae > Avulavirus > Newcastle disease virus

Preferred term

Newcastle disease virus  

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Avian Paramyxovirus 1
  • Paramyxovirus 1, Avian

Note

  • infection = NEWCASTLE DISEASE

Scope note

  • The most well known avian paramyxovirus in the genus AVULAVIRUS and the cause of a highly infectious pneumoencephalitis in fowl. It is also reported to cause CONJUNCTIVITIS in humans. Transmission is by droplet inhalation or ingestion of contaminated water or food.

History note

  • 63; AVIAN PARAMYXOVIRUS 1 was AVIAN PARAMYXOVIRUS TYPE 1 1994-96; PARAMYXOVIRUS 1, AVIAN was PARAMYXOVIRUS TYPE 1, AVIAN 1994-96

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009522

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