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Rubulavirus
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Definition
: A genus of the family PARAMYXOVIRIDAE (subfamily PARAMYXOVIRINAE) where all the species have hemagglutinin and neuraminidase activities but lack a C protein. MUMPS VIRUS is the type species.
do not confuse with RUBELLA VIRUS, a rubivirus; infection
Examples
Mumps virus
;
Parainfluenza Virus 2, Human
;
Parainfluenza Virus 4, Human
;
Simian virus 5
Other names
Rubulaviruses