Definition: A subfamily of HERPESVIRIDAE characterized by variable reproductive cycles. The genera include: LYMPHOCRYPTOVIRUS and RHADINOVIRUS.
infection: coord IM with HERPESVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM); if discussed as tumor viruses, add TUMOR VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM)
ExamplesLymphocryptovirus; Rhadinovirus
Other names Lymphoproliferative Viruses; Viruses, Lymphoproliferative; Virus, Lymphoproliferative; Lymphoproliferative Virus