encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ
ψ
ψ
Visna
More information
in Books
or on
Definition
: Demyelinating leukoencephalomyelitis of sheep caused by the VISNA-MAEDI VIRUS. It is similar to but not the same as SCRAPIE.
caused by a lentivirus; don't forget also SHEEP (NIM) & check tag ANIMALS
Other names
Encephalomyelitis, Ovine; Visnas; Ovine Encephalomyelitides; Encephalomyelitides, Ovine; Ovine Encephalomyelitis