Simian immunodeficiency virus
Description
  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.
Synonyms
  SIV (Simian immunodeficiency virus)
Immunodeficiency Viruses, Simian
Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses
Immunodeficiency Virus, Simian
Parents
  Retroviruses, Simian
Lentiviruses, Primate
Experts
  Hua Cheng
Richard Frisque
Tree Numbers
  B04.820.650.589.650.800
B04.820.650.805.700
B04.909.777.731.589.650.800
B04.909.777.731.805.700
MeSH ID
  D015302

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