parvovirus

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de un grupo de virus de ADN con cápside proteica icosaédrica, que causan enfermedades en perros y ganado bovino y no se asocian con enfermedades humanas.

A noun referring to any of a group of DNA viruses with an icosahedral protein shell that cause disease in dogs and cattle, and are not known to be associated with any human disease.

1. Animal disease virusC1formalmedical

   A group of small DNA viruses that cause disease in animals, particularly dogs and cattle, and are not known to infect humans.

   Parvovirus animal

   • The puppy was vaccinated against parvovirus.
   • Parvovirus can be fatal in unvaccinated dogs.
   • Cattle farmers monitor their herds for signs of parvovirus.