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Capripoxvirus

Medical Definition: A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, comprising poxviruses infecting sheep, goats, and cattle. Transmission is usually mechanical by arthropods, but also includes contact, airborne routes, and non-living reservoirs (fomites).
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Also Called: Goatpox virus,Sheeppox virus
Previously Indexed: Poxviridae (1985-1993)
Capripoxvirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Lumpy skin disease virus - A species of CAPRIPOXVIRUS causing a cattle disease occurring in Africa.

Capripoxvirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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