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Avulavirus
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Definition
: A genus in the subfamily PARAMYXOVIRINAE, family PARAMYXOVIRIDAE, causing disease in domestic fowl. There are many species, the most well-known being avian paramyxovirus 1 (NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS).
infection: coord IM with AVULAVIRUS INFECTIONS (IM)
Examples
Newcastle disease virus
Other names
Paramyxovirus, Avian; Avian Paramyxovirus; Paramyxoviruses, Avian; Avian Paramyxoviruses; Avulaviruses