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PARAINFLUENZA [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- human parainfluenza virus
1, record 1, English, human%20parainfluenza%20virus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HPIV 1, record 1, English, HPIV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Human parainfluenza viruses(HPIVs) commonly cause upper and lower respiratory illnesses in infants, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, but anyone can get infected. 1, record 1, English, - human%20parainfluenza%20virus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- virus parainfluenza humain
1, record 1, French, virus%20parainfluenza%20humain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- HPIV 1, record 1, French, HPIV
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les virus parainfluenza humains (HPIV) sont connus comme causes de maladies respiratoires, potentiellement sévères chez les enfants et les immunodéprimés (IDs). 1, record 1, French, - virus%20parainfluenza%20humain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Blood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- parainfluenza virus 1, record 2, English, parainfluenza%20virus
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - parainfluenza%20virus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Sang
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- para-influenza
1, record 2, French, para%2Dinfluenza
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - para%2Dinfluenza
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- master seed
1, record 3, English, master%20seed
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Two evaluation procedures for efficacy testing of modified canine parainfluenza virus master seed within the restrictions of the seed-lot principle test are described. 1, record 3, English, - master%20seed
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- souche mère
1, record 3, French, souche%20m%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- souche-mère
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cepa madre
1, record 3, Spanish, cepa%20madre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory Tract
- Human Diseases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- common cold
1, record 4, English, common%20cold
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cold 2, record 4, English, cold
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A syndrome due to any one of a number of viruses, such as rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, parainfluenza viruses, or respiratory syncytial viruses. It is characterized by an acute, contagious upper respiratory tract infection, with rhinitis, pharyngitis, cough, and general indisposition. 3, record 4, English, - common%20cold
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Voies respiratoires
- Maladies humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rhume
1, record 4, French, rhume
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- rhume simple 2, record 4, French, rhume%20simple
correct, masculine noun
- rhume de cerveau 3, record 4, French, rhume%20de%20cerveau
correct, masculine noun
- coryza 4, record 4, French, coryza
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation aiguë de la muqueuse nasale. 3, record 4, French, - rhume
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparer «rhume des foins». 3, record 4, French, - rhume
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías respiratorias
- Enfermedades humanas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- resfriado
1, record 4, Spanish, resfriado
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- catarro 2, record 4, Spanish, catarro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación aguda o crónica [las membranas mucosas], con aumento de la secreción habitual de moco. 2, record 4, Spanish, - resfriado
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-02-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Human Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bovine adenovirus
1, record 5, English, bovine%20adenovirus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viral infections include the following :-Parainfluenza 3-a myxovirus... Bovine adenovirus 2-an adenovirus... 1, record 5, English, - bovine%20adenovirus
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Other viruses known to be capable of causing pneumonia in calves are adenoviruses and a reovirus (9,10). Adenoviruses, bovine types land 2, cause gross lesions with minimal clinical signs of nasal and ocular discharge and moderate diarrhoea. 3, record 5, English, - bovine%20adenovirus
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
When specifying the "type", two forms are acceptable. For example, "bovine adenovirus type 2" and "bovine adenovirus 2". Also correct, is the abbreviation "BAdV2". 4, record 5, English, - bovine%20adenovirus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Maladies humaines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- adénovirus bovin
1, record 5, French, ad%C3%A9novirus%20bovin
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement communiqué par le chef du service de virologie, Bureau de recherches vétérinaires, ministère de l'Agriculture. 1, record 5, French, - ad%C3%A9novirus%20bovin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-07-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Diseases
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- parainfluenza
1, record 6, English, parainfluenza
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Maladies des animaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- parainfluenza
1, record 6, French, parainfluenza
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- parainfluenza
1, record 6, Spanish, parainfluenza
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- kennel cough
1, record 7, English, kennel%20cough
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- infectious tracheobronchitis 1, record 7, English, infectious%20tracheobronchitis
correct
- rhinotracheitis 2, record 7, English, rhinotracheitis
correct
- red nose 3, record 7, English, red%20nose
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an acute respiratory disease of dogs, commonly consisting of laryngitis, tracheitis, and bronchitis. It may be caused by any one or a combination of several viruses, bacteria and mycroplasmas. Canine parainfluenza virus, canine adenoviruses types 1 and 2, canine herpesvirus, and "Bordetella bronchiseptica" are the most common infectious agents. 4, record 7, English, - kennel%20cough
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affected dogs usually have a harsh, dry cough, and occasionally fever, serous nasal discharge, and lympha-denopathy. Particularly in puppies, more severe illness sometimes occurs. 4, record 7, English, - kennel%20cough
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- toux de chenil
1, record 7, French, toux%20de%20chenil
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- laryngotrachéite infectieuse du chien 2, record 7, French, laryngotrach%C3%A9ite%20infectieuse%20du%20chien
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection des voies respiratoires supérieures qui est due à un Adénovirus canin de type 2 (C.A.V. 2) auquel s'associent souvent le virus Parainfluenzae 2, un Herpès-virus et un Réovirus, voire des germes bactériens divers. 3, record 7, French, - toux%20de%20chenil
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le virus est en relation antigénique croisée avec l'Adénovirus canin de type 1, agent étiologique de la maladie de Rubarth. 3, record 7, French, - toux%20de%20chenil
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tos de las perreras
1, record 7, Spanish, tos%20de%20las%20perreras
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- traqueobronquitis infecciosa canina 1, record 7, Spanish, traqueobronquitis%20infecciosa%20canina
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- paramyxovirus
1, record 8, English, paramyxovirus
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subgroup of the myxoviruses, including the viruses of human and animal parainfluenza, mumps, and newcastle disease; it may also include the viruses of measles, canine distemper, rinderpest, the rubella and pneumonia virus of mice, and the respiratory syncytial virus. 2, record 8, English, - paramyxovirus
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- paramyxovirus
1, record 8, French, paramyxovirus
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les paramyxovirus possèdent tous une affinité pour les récepteurs mucoprotéiques des épithéliums respiratoires et comportant un acide ribonucléique monocaténaire, une nucléocapside à symétrie hélicoïdale, et une enveloppe à la surface de laquelle se trouvent des projections, parmi lesquelles les unes constituent l'hemagglutinine provoquant l'agglutination de certaines hématies, et les autres la neuraminidase, enzyme permettant l'élution de l'hémagglutinine. 2, record 8, French, - paramyxovirus
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ils se distinguent des orthomyxovirus (Myxovirus influenzae A, B et C) par le diamètre de leur nucléocapside (18 mu au lieu de 9), leur taille en général plus grande, leur aptitude à produire dans les cellules infectées des inclusions cytoplasmiques éosinophiles. Parmi les paramyxovirus, on retrouve les M. parainfluenzae 1, 2, 3 et 4, le virus des oreillons, le virus de Newcastle, le virus de la rougeole. 3, record 8, French, - paramyxovirus
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le virus des oreillons (VO) fait partie de la famille des Paramixoviridae et du genre paramyxovirus. 2, record 8, French, - paramyxovirus
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- paramixovirus
1, record 8, Spanish, paramixovirus
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Virus [ARN] monocatenario de la familia Paramyxoviridae. En su cubierta poseen una neuraminidasa, una hemaglutinina y una hemolisina que contribuyen a la fusión celular. 1, record 8, Spanish, - paramixovirus
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ribavirin
1, record 9, English, ribavirin
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Virazole 2, record 9, English, Virazole
correct, trademark
- Vilona 3, record 9, English, Vilona
correct
- Vilona Pediatrica 3, record 9, English, Vilona%20Pediatrica
correct
- Virazide 3, record 9, English, Virazide
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anti-viral agent. 4, record 9, English, - ribavirin
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A synthetic nucleoside analogue of guanosine that interferes with biosynthesis of guanylic acid nucleotides. Active against DNA and RNA viruses including influenza, murine hepatitis and Lassa fever viruses. As good in vitro as cytarabine hydrochloride, andenine arabinoside, and idoxuridine against influenza virus A, A2 and B, and parainfluenza virus and adenovirus; specially indicated for treatment of severe lower respiratory tract RSV infections in patients with an underlying compromising condition(prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and other chronic lung conditions, congenital heart disease, immunodeficiency, immunosupression), and recent transplant recipients.(From sources a and b). 5, record 9, English, - ribavirin
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ribavirine
1, record 9, French, ribavirine
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Virazole 2, record 9, French, Virazole
correct, trademark, Canada
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ribavirine, est un analogue de la guanosine et un agent antiviral à large spectre actif sur le V.I.H. (From sources d et e). 3, record 9, French, - ribavirine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ribavirina
1, record 9, Spanish, ribavirina
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- parainfluenza virus
1, record 10, English, parainfluenza%20virus
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enveloped viruses, including RSV, parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and coronavirus, may survive outside the host for longer periods in winter when the relative humidity of indoor(but not outdoor) air is very low. 1, record 10, English, - parainfluenza%20virus
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- virus parainfluenza
1, record 10, French, virus%20parainfluenza
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les virus à ARN. Virus à enveloppe. [...] - Paramyxoviridae virus parainfluenza 1 à 4, virus des oreillons, virus de la rougeole, virus respiratoire syncytial (RS) [...] 1, record 10, French, - virus%20parainfluenza
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-08-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory Tract
- Viral Diseases
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- parainfluenza 2
1, record 11, English, parainfluenza%202
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 2, record 11, English, - parainfluenza%202
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Voies respiratoires
- Maladies virales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- virus parainfluenza 2
1, record 11, French, virus%20parainfluenza%202
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 11, French, - virus%20parainfluenza%202
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-08-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory Tract
- Viral Diseases
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- parainfluenza 3
1, record 12, English, parainfluenza%203
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 2, record 12, English, - parainfluenza%203
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Voies respiratoires
- Maladies virales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- virus parainfluenza 3
1, record 12, French, virus%20parainfluenza%203
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 12, French, - virus%20parainfluenza%203
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-08-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Respiratory Tract
- Viral Diseases
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- parainfluenza type 3
1, record 13, English, parainfluenza%20type%203
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- parainfluenza virus type 3 2, record 13, English, parainfluenza%20virus%20type%203
proposal
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report 2, record 13, English, - parainfluenza%20type%203
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Voies respiratoires
- Maladies virales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- virus de parainfluenza de type 3
1, record 13, French, virus%20de%20parainfluenza%20de%20type%203
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 13, French, - virus%20de%20parainfluenza%20de%20type%203
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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