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Mardivirus
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Definition
: A genus in the family HERPESVIRIDAE, subfamily ALPHAHERPESVIRINAE, associated with malignancy in birds.
infection
Examples
Herpesvirus 2, Gallid
;
Herpesvirus 3, Gallid
;
Herpesvirus 1, Meleagrid
Other names
Mareks Disease-
like Viruses; Marek's Disease like Viruses; Marek Disease like Viruses; Marek's Disease-
like Viruses; Mardiviruses; Marek Disease-
like Viruses