noun
- A genus of viruses in the family Paramyxoviridae that cause respiratory infections, including human metapneumovirus and avian pneumovirus.
Usage: technical; medical/scientific
Examples
- Pneumovirus infections are commonly detected in respiratory samples from hospitalized patients.
- The pneumovirus genus includes several species that affect both humans and animals.
- Researchers are studying pneumovirus transmission patterns in winter months.
- Human metapneumovirus is classified as a pneumovirus and causes cold-like symptoms.
- Pneumovirus can be identified through molecular testing of respiratory secretions.