[genus of retroviridae comprising endogenous sequences in mammals, related avian reticuloendotheliosis viruses, and a reptilian virus; many species contain oncogenes and cause leukemias and sarcomas; widespread exogenous vertically and horizontally transmitted and endogenous viruses found in mammals and a few birds; associated with malignancies, immunosuppression and neurological disorders. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0206464 Relation/PAR: Retroviridae
Relation/CHD: MLV
mouse sarcoma virus
feline leukemia/sarcoma virus