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Astrovirus

Medical Definition: A genus of small, circular RNA viruses in the family ASTROVIRIDAE. They cause gastroenteritis and are found in the stools of several vertebrates including humans. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route. There are at least eight human serotypes and the type species is Human astrovirus 1.
Guide Notes: infection = ASTROVIRIDAE INFECTIONS
Previously Indexed: Diarrhea, Infantile (1975-1978),Vertebrate Viruses (1975-1978),Vertebrate Viruses, Unclassified (1975-1978)

Astrovirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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