Organisms

RNA Viruses

Viruses whose genetic material is RNA.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Viruses whose genetic material is RNA.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • RNA Virus
  • Virus, RNA
  • Viruses, RNA
  • RNA Rodent Viruses
  • RNA Rodent Virus
  • Rodent Virus, RNA
  • Rodent Viruses, RNA
  • Virus, RNA Rodent
  • Viruses, RNA Rodent

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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

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

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History Note

66; RNA RODENT VIRUSES was heading 1975-93

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  1. B04w.820w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. RNA Viruses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012328. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012328
  2. RNA Viruses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RNA_virus
  3. RNA Viruses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q751911