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Arenaviridae

Medical Definition: A family of RNA viruses naturally infecting rodents and consisting of one genus (ARENAVIRUS) with two groups: Old World Arenaviruses (ARENAVIRUSES, OLD WORLD) and New World Arenaviruses (ARENAVIRUSES, NEW WORLD). Infection in rodents is persistent and silent. Vertical transmission is through milk-, saliva-, or urine-borne routes. Horizontal transmission to humans, monkeys, and other animals is important.
Guide Notes: infection = ARENAVIRIDAE INFECTIONS
Previously Indexed: RNA Viruses (1966-1977)
Arenaviridae Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Arenavirus - The only genus in the family ARENAVIRIDAE. It contains two groups ARENAVIRUSES, OLD WORLD and ARENAVIRUSES, NEW WORLD, which are distinguished by antigenic relationships and geographic distribution.

Arenaviridae Medical Definitions and Terms

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