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Preferred term

Orthoreovirus, Mammalian  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Mammalian Orthoreovirus
  • Mammalian Orthoreoviruses
  • Orthoreoviruses, Mammalian

Note

  • infection: coordinate IM with REOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)

Scope note

  • A species of ORTHOREOVIRUS infecting mammals (other than baboons). There are four serotypes. In humans they are generally benign but may sometimes cause upper respiratory tract illness or enteritis in infants and children. MAMMALIAN ORTHOREOVIRUS 3 is a very pathogenic virus in laboratory rodents.

History note

  • 2002; for REOVIRUS 1 & REOVIRUS 2 use ORTHOREOVIRUS 1994-2001

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D030102

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