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picornavirus

DEFINITIONS OF: picornavirus

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n a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat

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enterovirus
any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system)
rhinovirus
any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
poliovirus
the virus causing poliomyelitis
hepatitis A virus
the virus causing hepatitis A
Coxsackie virus, coxsackievirus
enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
echovirus
any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
Type of:
animal virus
an animal pathogen that is a virus
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