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Yatapoxvirus

Medical Definition: A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, causing tumors in primates. The type species is YABA MONKEY TUMOR VIRUS.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) + TUMOR VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM)
Also Called: Tanapox virus
Yatapoxvirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Yaba monkey tumor virus - The type species of YATAPOXVIRUS, a tumor-producing DNA virus discovered in monkeys in Yaba, Nigeria. It has been found to produce histiocytomas in monkeys and humans.

Yatapoxvirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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