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Spumavirus
Bovine Syncytial Virus | Bovine foamy virus | Chimpanzee foamy virus | Chimpanzee foamy virus human isolate | Feline Syncytium-Forming Virus | Feline foamy virus | Foamy Virus | Hamster Spumavirus | Human Foamy Virus | Human Spumavirus
Genus of non-oncogenic retroviruses which establish persistent infections in many animal species but are considered non-pathogenic. Its organisms have been isolated from primates (including humans), cattle, cats, hamsters, and sea lions. Spumaviruses have a foamy or lace-like appearance and are often accompanied by syncytium formation. Chimpanzee foamy virus is the type species. |
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