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B virus

B virus noun: a virus of the genus Simplexvirus that infects macaques and can very rarely cause zoonotic infection in humans that is highly fatal if untreated.

Noun

B virus (uncountable)

  1. A virus of the genus Simplexvirus that infects macaques and can very rarely cause zoonotic infection in humans that is highly fatal if untreated.
    Synonyms:
    herpes B virus

Synonyms of B virus

  • herpes B virus

Origin of B virus

Named after young physician Dr. William Bartlet Brebner, whose death from the virus following a macaque bite in 1932 led to the discovery of the virus.

Questions about B virus

What does B virus mean?
B virus means a virus of the genus Simplexvirus that infects macaques and can very rarely cause zoonotic infection in humans that is highly fatal if untreated.
What part of speech is B virus?
B virus is a noun.

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