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Malignant Catarrh

Medical Definition: A herpesvirus infection of cattle characterized by catarrhal inflammation of the upper respiratory and alimentary epithelia, keratoconjunctivitis, encephalitis and lymph node enlargement. Syn: bovine epitheliosis, snotsiekte.
Guide Notes: caused by a herpesvirus; usually animal; check tag ANIMALS; don't forget also CATTLE (NIM) but do not index under CATTLE DISEASES
Previously Indexed: Cattle Diseases (1966-1970),Herpesvirus Infections/VE (1966-1970)

Malignant Catarrh Medical Definitions and Terms

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