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African Swine Fever Virus

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: infection = AFRICAN SWINE FEVER: see note there
Previously Indexed: DNA Viruses (1966-1974)

African Swine Fever Virus Medical Definitions and Terms

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