Argentinian mammarenavirus
Argentinian Mammarenavirus (ar•gen•tin•ian mam•ma•re•na•vi•rus) is a type of virus that belongs to the Arenaviridae family and the Mammarenavirus genus. It is known to cause severe hemorrhagic fever in humans.
Etymology
The term "Argentinian Mammarenavirus" is derived from the country of Argentina, where the virus was first identified, and "Mammarenavirus", the genus to which it belongs. The genus name "Mammarenavirus" is a combination of the Latin words "mamma" (breast) and "arena" (sand), referring to the sandy appearance of the virus particles under an electron microscope.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Argentinian Mammarenavirus is as follows: ar•gen•tin•ian mam•ma•re•na•vi•rus.
Related Terms
- Arenaviridae: The family of viruses to which the Argentinian Mammarenavirus belongs.
- Mammarenavirus: The genus of viruses to which the Argentinian Mammarenavirus belongs.
- Hemorrhagic fever: A severe illness that the Argentinian Mammarenavirus can cause in humans.
- Argentina: The country where the Argentinian Mammarenavirus was first identified.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Argentinian mammarenavirus
- Wikipedia's article - Argentinian mammarenavirus
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