MeSH definition : A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, consisting of ether-sensitive
viruses of leporids and squirrels. They commonly cause tumors and are usually transmitted
mechanically by arthropods. MYXOMA VIRUS is the type species.;
MeSH synonym : leporipoxviruses;
MeSH annotation : a genus of the subfamily Chordopoxvirinae; from Latin lepori-, rabbit; infection:
coord IM with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) TUMOR VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM); infection: coordinate with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS TUMOR VIRUS INFECTIONS;
A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, consisting of ether-sensitive
viruses of leporids and squirrels. They commonly cause tumors and are usually transmitted
mechanically by arthropods. MYXOMA VIRUS is the type species.