Organisms

Respiratory Syncytial Viruses

A group of viruses in the PNEUMOVIRUS genus causing respiratory infections in various mammals. Humans and cattle are most affected but infections in goats and sheep have also been reported.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A group of viruses in the PNEUMOVIRUS genus causing respiratory infections in various mammals. Humans and cattle are most affected but infections in goats and sheep have also been reported.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Orthopneumovirus
  • RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus
  • Orthopneumoviruses
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus
  • Syncytial Virus, Respiratory
  • Virus, Respiratory Syncytial
  • Chimpanzee Coryza Agent
  • Chimpanzee Coryza Agents
  • Coryza Agent, Chimpanzee

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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

a group of viruses of the genus Pneumovirus; infection = RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS INFECTIONS

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History Note

77; was RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS 1964-76 (Prov 1964-65)

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  1. B04w.820w.480w.937w.600w.670w.600.750

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NLM Classification

QW 168.5.P2

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Respiratory Syncytial Viruses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012136. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012136
  2. Respiratory Syncytial Viruses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68781079