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Arenaviruses, Old World

MESHD018049

One of two groups of viruses in the ARENAVIRUS genus and considered part of the Old World complex. It includes LASSA VIRUS and LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS, although the latter has worldwide distribution now.

Synonyms

  • Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis-Lassa Complex Viruses
  • Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Lassa Complex Viruses
  • LCM-Lassa Complex Viruses
  • LCM Lassa Complex Viruses
  • Old World Arenaviruses

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:50.894Z