arenavirus

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Noun arenavirus has 1 sense

arenavirus - animal viruses belonging to the family Arenaviridae
--₁ is a kind of animal virus
--₁ is a member of Arenaviridae
--₁ has particulars:
Junin virus; Lassa virus; lympphocytic choriomeningitis virus; Machupo virus

Definitions from the Web

Arenavirus

Definition: Arenavirus refers to a group of RNA viruses primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents. They can cause severe illnesses, including hemorrhagic fevers.

Example Sentences:

After being bitten by a grain-carrying rat, John was diagnosed with an arenavirus infection.
The researchers conducted experiments to study the transmission of arenaviruses between different rodent species.
Public health officials issued an alert regarding the outbreak of an arenavirus in the local region.
Due to the high mortality rate associated with some arenaviruses, scientists are actively working on developing effective vaccines.

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