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Adenoviridae

Medical Definition:	A family of non-enveloped viruses infecting mammals (MASTADENOVIRUS) and birds (AVIADENOVIRUS). Infections may be asymptomatic or result in a variety of diseases.
Guide Notes:	a family of DNA viruses; adeno- refers to early isol from adenoids; infection = ADENOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS

Adenoviridae Categories.

	Aviadenovirus - A genus of ADENOVIRIDAE that infects birds. The type species is FOWL ADENOVIRUS A.
	Mastadenovirus - A genus of ADENOVIRIDAE that infects mammals including humans and causes a wide range of diseases. The type species is Human adenovirus C (see ADENOVIRUSES, HUMAN).

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