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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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