Avulavirus
Synonyms
Avian Paramyxovirus
Avian Paramyxoviruses
Avulaviruses
Paramyxovirus, Avian
Paramyxoviruses, Avian
A genus in the subfamily PARAMYXOVIRINAE, family PARAMYXOVIRIDAE, causing disease in domestic fowl. There are many species, the most well-known being avian paramyxovirus 1 (NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS).