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Avipoxvirus

Medical Definition: A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, comprising bird poxviruses. The type species is FOWLPOX VIRUS. Transmission is mechanical by arthropods.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Avipoxvirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Canarypox virus - A species of AVIPOXVIRUS, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE. Canarypox virus vectors are used in vaccine and immunotherapy research.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Fowlpox virus - The type species of the genus AVIPOXVIRUS. It is the etiologic agent of FOWLPOX.

Avipoxvirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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