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Respiratory Syncytial Viruses MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
A group of viruses in the PNEUMOVIRUS genus causing respiratory infections in various mammals. Humans and cattle are most affected but infections in goats and sheep have also been reported.
Entry Term(s)
Chimpanzee Coryza Agent
Orthopneumovirus
RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Registry Numbers
txid1868215
NLM Classification #
QW 168.5.P2
Public MeSH Note
77; was RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS 1966-76
Online Note
use RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUSES to search RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS 1966-76
History Note
77; was RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS 1964-76 (Prov 1964-65)
A group of viruses in the PNEUMOVIRUS genus causing respiratory infections in various mammals. Humans and cattle are most affected but infections in goats and sheep have also been reported.