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Parainfluenza virus is an enveloped, helical virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family.
It is the main pathogen of croup and also may trigger bronchitis and pneumonia.
Transmission mainly occurs via droplets or particles in the air.
ยป Necessary spectrum of antimicrobial activity
Virucidal against enveloped viruses
