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Abstract
Species of the genus LENTIVIRUS, subgenus primate immunodeficiency viruses (IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES, PRIMATE), that induces acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in monkeys and apes (SAIDS). The genetic organization of SIV is virtually identical to HIV.
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Synonyms
4 entry terms
- Immunodeficiency Viruses, Simian
- SIV (Simian immunodeficiency virus)
- Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses
- Immunodeficiency Virus, Simian
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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 SIV with swine influenza virus see INFLUENZA A VIRUS; infection = SAIDS often a model for AIDS
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History Note
2006 (1989)
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Previous Indexing
- Monkey Diseases (1978-1988)
- Retroviridae (1978-1988)
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QW 168.5.R18
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Simian Immunodeficiency Virus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015302. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015302
- Simian Immunodeficiency Virus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simian_immunodeficiency_virus
- Simian Immunodeficiency Virus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1890246