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... > Viruses > RNA Viruses > Retroviridae > Lentivirus > Lentiviruses, Equine > Infectious Anemia Virus, Equine
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Preferred term

Infectious Anemia Virus, Equine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A species of LENTIVIRUS, subgenus equine lentiviruses (LENTIVIRUSES, EQUINE), causing acute and chronic infection in horses. It is transmitted mechanically by biting flies, mosquitoes, and midges, and iatrogenically through unsterilized equipment. Chronic infection often consists of acute episodes with remissions.

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Synonym(s)

  • EIAV
  • Equine infectious anemia virus
  • Swamp Fever Virus
  • txid11665

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TVZP5ZVS-C

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