parainfluenza virus

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parainfluenza virus

(ˌpærəˌɪnflʊˈɛnzə)

(Pathology) any of a group of viruses that cause respiratory infections with influenza-like symptoms, esp in children

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parainfluenza virus - a virus that causes upper respiratory infection (including the common cold and bronchiolitis); most often in children

adenovirus - any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye

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