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Torovirus

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Definition: A genus of the family CORONAVIRIDAE characterized by enveloped, peplomer-bearing particles containing an elongated tubular nucleocapsid with helical symmetry. Toroviruses have been found in association with enteric infections in horses (Berne virus), cattle (Breda virus), swine, and humans. Transmission probably takes place via the fecal-oral route.  infection    Other names Toroviridae; Porcine torovirus; Human torovirus; Equine torovirus; Bovine torovirus; Breda Virus; Berne Virus; toroviruses, Porcine; toroviruses, Human; toroviruses, Equine; toroviruses, Bovine; torovirus, Porcine; torovirus, Human; torovirus, Equine; torovirus, Bovine; Toroviruses; Porcine toroviruses; Human toroviruses; Equine toroviruses; Bovine toroviruses

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