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Preferred term

Torovirus  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Toroviridae

Note

  • infection = TOROVIRUS INFECTIONS (IM)

Scope note

  • A genus of the family CORONAVIRIDAE characterized by enveloped, peplomer-bearing particles containing an elongated tubular nucleocapsid with helical symmetry. Toroviruses have been found in association with enteric infections in horses (Berne virus), cattle (Breda virus), swine, and humans. Transmission probably takes place via the fecal-oral route.

History note

  • 94; was TOROVIRIDAE 1992-93; TOROVIRUSES was see TOROVIRIDAE 1992-93

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017003

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