Parvovirus

Parvovirus is a nonenveloped, helical virus that may cause erythema infectiosum in children. Learn about its transmission and necessary spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Find products with virucidal activity here.
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Glossary
Other term for Retroviridae. In contrast to "normal" viruses, this group of viruses possesses an RNA genome which needs to be retranslated into DNA in the host.
In animals, retroviruses cause the formation of tumours. With regard to humans, the best-known retrovirus is HIV.