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parainfluenza

American  
[par-uh-in-floo-en-zuh] / ˌpær əˌɪn fluˈɛn zə /

noun

Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.
  1. an influenzalike respiratory infection of animals and humans, caused by any of several paramyxoviruses.


Etymology

Origin of parainfluenza

First recorded in 1955–60; para- 1 + influenza

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In proof-of-principle studies in Uganda and Nepal, they found simian foamy virus, parainfluenza 3, enteroviruses, and herpesviruses.

From Science Magazine Jan. 5, 2023

At UC San Francisco, other viral illnesses, including MPV — also known as metapneumovirus — and parainfluenza are rising.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 28, 2022

She’s working on developing an intranasal RSV vaccine for babies, which is currently in Phase I trial, and will also target human parainfluenza virus infection in children.

From Slate Nov. 9, 2022

Respiratory viruses such as human metapneumovirus or parainfluenza virus 3.

From Washington Post Oct. 10, 2022

It is also related to certain pneumonia viruses: to the parainfluenza virus, which causes colds in children, and to the respiratory syncytial virus, which can cause fatal pneumonia in a person who has aids.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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