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Henipavirus
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Definition
: A genus in the subfamily PARAMYXOVIRINAE, family PARAMYXOVIRIDAE. It contains species that infect and cause potentially fatal disease in a number of host species, including humans.
infection
Examples
Hendra Virus
;
Nipah Virus
Other names
Henipaviruses