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Torovirus

Medical Definition: A genus of the family CORONAVIRIDAE characterized by enveloped, peplomer-bearing particles containing an elongated tubular nucleocapsid with helical symmetry. Toroviruses have been found in association with enteric infections in horses (Berne virus), cattle (Breda virus), swine, and humans. Transmission probably takes place via the fecal-oral route.
Guide Notes: infection = TOROVIRUS INFECTIONS (IM)
Also Called: Bovine torovirus,Equine torovirus,Human torovirus,Porcine torovirus
Previously Indexed: RNA Viruses (1984-1991)

Torovirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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