Asfarviridae
| Medical Definition: |
A family of double-stranded DNA viruses containing one genus Asfivirus. It is the source of AFRICAN SWINE FEVER. |
| Guide Notes: |
infection: coord IM with DNA VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Asfivirus |
Asfarviridae Categories.
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African Swine Fever Virus - The lone species of the genus Asfivirus. It infects domestic and wild pigs, warthogs, and bushpigs. Disease is endemic in domestic swine in many African countries and Sardinia. Soft ticks of the genus Ornithodoros are also infected and act as vectors. |
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