The type species of YATAPOXVIRUS, a tumor-producing DNA virus discovered in monkeys in Yaba, Nigeria. It has been found to produce histiocytomas in monkeys and humans.
Entry Term(s)
Yaba Virus
Registry Numbers
txid38804
Public MeSH Note
94; was YABA VIRUS 1966-93 (see under POXVIRIDAE 1990)
Online Note
use YABA MONKEY TUMOR VIRUS to search YABA VIRUS 1966-93
History Note
94; was YABA VIRUS 1964-93 (see under POXVIRIDAE 1990, Prov 1964-65)
The type species of YATAPOXVIRUS, a tumor-producing DNA virus discovered in monkeys in Yaba, Nigeria. It has been found to produce histiocytomas in monkeys and humans.