Organisms

Gallid Herpesvirus 2

The type species of the genus MARDIVIRUS in the family HERPESVIRIDAE. It is the etiologic agent of MAREK DISEASE, infecting domestic fowl and wild birds.

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Abstract

The type species of the genus MARDIVIRUS in the family HERPESVIRIDAE. It is the etiologic agent of MAREK DISEASE, infecting domestic fowl and wild birds.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Fowl Paralysis Virus
  • Herpesvirus 2 (gamma), Gallid
  • Herpesvirus 2, Gallid
  • Marek Disease Herpesvirus 1
  • Marek's Disease Herpesvirus 1
  • Marek's Disease Virus Serotype 1
  • Neurolymphomatosis Virus
  • Fowl Paralysis Viruses
  • Neurolymphomatosis Viruses
  • Paralysis Virus, Fowl
  • Paralysis Viruses, Fowl

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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

do not confuse with HERPESVIRUS 1, GALLID; infection = MAREK DISEASE

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History Note

94; was MAREK'S DISEASE VIRUS 1975-93; MAREK'S DISEASE HERPESVIRUS 1 was MAREK'S DISEASE VIRUS see HERPESVIRUS 2, GALLID 1994-96

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Previous Indexing

  • Herpesviridae (1966-1974)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gallid Herpesvirus 2. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008381. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008381
  2. Gallid Herpesvirus 2. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24808654