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Spumavirus

Medical Definition:	Genus of non-oncogenic retroviruses which establish persistent infections in many animal species but are considered non-pathogenic. Its organisms have been isolated from primates (including humans), cattle, cats, hamsters, and sea lions. Spumaviruses have a foamy or lace-like appearance and are often accompanied by syncytium formation. Chimpanzee foamy virus is the type species.
Guide Notes:	infection: coord IM with RETROVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Also Called:	Bovine foamy virus,Chimpanzee foamy virus,Chimpanzee foamy virus human isolate,Feline foamy virus,Hamster Spumavirus,Sea Lion Spumavirus,Simian foamy virus 1,Simian foamy virus 3,Simian Foamy Viruses,Spumavirinae
Previously Indexed:	Foamy Virus (1975-1990),Retroviridae (1977-1990)

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