Equine Infectious Anemia Virus
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Equine Infectious Anemia Virus Definition
A species of lentivirus, subgenus equine lentiviruses, causing acute and chronic infection in horses. It is transmitted mechanically by biting flies, mosquitoes, and midges, and iatrogenically through unsterilized equipment. Chronic infection often consists of acute episodes with remissions.
Equine Infectious Anemia Virus Synonyms
Equine Infectious Anemia Virus, EIAV
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