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African horse sickness virus

Medical Definition: A species of ORBIVIRUS that causes disease in horses, mules, and donkeys.Via its principal vector CULICOIDES, it can also infect dogs, elephants, camels, cattle, sheep, goats, and, in special circumstances, humans.
Guide Notes: infection = AFRICAN HORSE SICKNESS

African horse sickness virus Medical Definitions and Terms

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