picornavirus

Definitions of picornavirus

1. noun

   a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat
   types:

   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