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Lentivirus Infections
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Definition
: Virus diseases caused by the Lentivirus genus. They are multi-organ diseases characterized by long incubation periods and persistent infection.
caused by a retrovirus; GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics
Examples
Equine Infectious Anemia
;
Feline Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
;
HIV Infections
;
Pneumonia, Progressive Interstitial, of Sheep
;
Simian Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
;
Visna
Other names
Lentivirus Infection; Infection, Lentivirus; Infections, Lentivirus