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Orthoreovirus

Medical Definition: A genus of the family REOVIRIDAE infecting vertebrates only. Transmission is horizontal and infected species include humans, birds, cattle, monkeys, sheep, swine, baboons, and bats. MAMMALIAN ORTHOREOVIRUS is the type species.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with REOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Also Called: Orthoreovirus, Baboon,Orthoreovirus, Nelson Bay
Orthoreovirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Orthoreovirus, Avian - A species of ORTHOREOVIRUS infecting birds, with outcomes ranging from inapparent to lethal depending on the virus strain and age of the host bird. This species does not infect mammals.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Orthoreovirus, Mammalian - A species of ORTHOREOVIRUS infecting mammals (other than baboons). There are three serotypes. In humans they are generally benign but may sometimes cause upper respiratory tract illness or enteritis in infants and children. REOVIRUS 3 is a very pathogenic virus in laboratory rodents.

Orthoreovirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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