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Medical Definition of LCM virus
1. The type species of arenavirus, part of the lcm-lassa complex viruses, producing an inapparent infection in house and laboratory mice. In humans, infection with lcmv can be inapparent, or can present with an influenza-like illness, a benign aseptic meningitis, or a severe meningoencephalomyelitis. The virus can also infect monkeys, dogs, field mice, guinea pigs, and hamsters, the latter an epidemiologically important host. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of LCM Virus
LBSCR LBV LBW LBWA LBWs LC LCA LCAC LCAO LCAT | LCAT deficiency LCBO LCD LCDs LCMS LCM virus (current term) LCS LCpl LD LD50 | LDA LDAP LDC LDE LDF LDH LDHI LDH agent LDIF LDL |