Immunodeficiency Virus, Bovine
Synonyms
BIV
Bovine Immunodeficiency Like Virus
Bovine Immunodeficiency Virus
Bovine Immunodeficiency Viruses
Bovine Immunodeficiency-Like Virus
Bovine Immunodeficiency-Like Viruses
Immunodeficiency Viruses, Bovine
Immunodeficiency-Like Virus, Bovine
Immunodeficiency-Like Viruses, Bovine
The type species of LENTIVIRUS, subgenus bovine lentiviruses (LENTIVIRUSES, BOVINE), found in cattle and causing lymphadenopathy, LYMPHOCYTOSIS, central nervous system lesions, progressive weakness, and emaciation. It has immunological cross-reactivity with other lentiviruses including HIV.