Organisms

DNA Viruses

Viruses whose nucleic acid is DNA.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Viruses whose nucleic acid is DNA.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • DNA Virus
  • Virus, DNA
  • Viruses, DNA

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

avoid: too general; prefer specifics; infection = DNA VIRUS INFECTIONS

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History Note

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Tree Number

  1. B04w.280w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. DNA Viruses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004267. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004267
  2. DNA Viruses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_virus
  3. DNA Viruses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q858790