astrovirus


As·tro·vi·rus

(as'trō-vī'rŭs), A small RNA virus and the only genus in the family Astroviridae; associated with diarrhea and detected in the feces of numerous animals.

As·tro·vi·rus

(as'trō-vī'rŭs) A small RNA virus and the only genus in the family Astroviridae; it is associated with diarrhea and is detected in the feces of numerous animals.

astrovirus

A virus that causes diarrhoea in children and may be present in large numbers in the stools of adults without causing ill effects. Most adults have antibodies to the virus.