California virus

Cal·i·for·ni·a vi·rus

a serologic group of the genus Bunyavirus, comprising about 14 strains including La Crosse and Tahyna virus, and the type strain, California virus, which causes encephalitis, chiefly in the age group 4-14 years.

Cal·i·for·ni·a vi·rus

(kal-i-fōr'nē-ă vī'rŭs) A serologic group of the genus Bunyavirus, comprising over 14 strains including La Crosse and Tahyna virus, and the type strain, California virus, which causes encephalitis, chiefly in the 4-14 year-old age group.