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Coronaviridae

Spherical RNA viruses, in the order NIDOVIRALES, infecting a wide range of animals including humans. Transmission is by fecal-oral and respiratory routes. Mechanical transmission is also common. There are two genera: CORONAVIRUS and TOROVIRUS.

Year introduced: 1981

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Tree Number(s): B04.820.578.500.540

MeSH Unique ID: D003332

Registry Number: txid11118

Entry Terms:

  • Coronavirinae
  • Torovirinae
  • Bafinivirus
  • Bafiniviruses
  • White bream virus
  • White bream viruses

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