Arenaviruses, Old World
Synonyms
LCM Lassa Complex Viruses
LCM-Lassa Complex Viruses
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Lassa Complex Viruses
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis-Lassa Complex Viruses
Old World Arenaviruses
One of two groups of viruses in the ARENAVIRUS genus and considered part of the Old World complex. It includes LASSA VIRUS and LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS, although the latter has worldwide distribution now.