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Merkel cell polyomavirus
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Definition
: A species of POLYOMAVIRUS suspected to be the cause of most cases of MERKEL CELL CARCINOMA, a rare but highly lethal form of skin cancer.
infection: coordinate IM with POLYOMAVIRUS INFECTIONS (IM) + TUMOR VIRUS INFECTIONS + CARCINOMA, MERKEL CELL if pertinent
Other names
polyomaviruses, Merkel cell; polyomavirus, Merkel cell; Merkel cell polyomaviruses