PESTIVIRUS
\pˈɛstɪvˌa͡ɪɹəs], \pˈɛstɪvˌaɪɹəs], \p_ˈɛ_s_t_ɪ_v_ˌaɪ_ɹ_ə_s]\
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A genus of FLAVIVIRIDAE, also known as mucosal disease virus group, which is not arthropod-borne. Transmission is by direct and indirect contact, and by transplacental and congenital transmission. Species include BORDER DISEASE VIRUS, bovine viral diarrhea virus (DIARRHEA VIRUS, BOVINE VIRAL), and CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER VIRUS.
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