Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus

Definition 1

A species of single-stranded, negative-sense RNA viruses in the genus arenavirus and family arenaviridae. It is spread by rodents and causes meningitis and encephalitis. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

The type species of ARENAVIRUS, part of the LCM-LASSA COMPLEX VIRUSES, producing an inapparent infection in house and laboratory mice. In humans, infection with LCMV can be inapparent, or can present with an influenza-like illness, a benign aseptic meningitis, or a severe meningoencephalomyelitis. The virus can also infect monkeys, dogs, field mice, guinea pigs, and hamsters, the latter an epidemiologically important host. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

Definition 3

etiologic agent of lymphocytic choriomeningitis; occurs naturally in mice, dogs and monkeys. (NIH CRISP Thesaurus)

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