Simian Immunodeficiency Virus
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.
Year introduced: 2006 (1989)
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Tree Number(s): B04.820.650.589.650.800, B04.820.650.805.700
MeSH Unique ID: D015302
Registry Number: txid11723
Entry Terms:
- Immunodeficiency Virus, Simian
- Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses
- SIV (Simian immunodeficiency virus)
- Immunodeficiency Viruses, Simian
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