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PICORNAVIRUSES

\pˈiːkə͡ʊənˌava͡ɪɹəsɪz], \pˈiːkə‍ʊənˌava‍ɪɹəsɪz], \p_ˈiː_k_əʊ_ə_n_ˌa_v_aɪ_ɹ_ə_s_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of PICORNAVIRUSES

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A family of small RNA viruses comprising some important pathogens of humans and animals. Transmission usually occurs mechanically. There are six genera: APHTHOVIRUS; CARDIOVIRUS; ENTEROVIRUS; HEPATOVIRUS; PARECHOVIRUS; and RHINOVIRUS.

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