polyomaviruses

[US]/ˌpɒliəˈmeɪvəraɪˌvɪəsɪz/
[UK]/ˌpɑːliəˈmeɪvəraɪˌvɪəsɪz/

Translation

n.a group of viruses that can cause various diseases in humans and animals

Phrases & Collocations

detect polyomaviruses

study polyomaviruses

infect with polyomaviruses

transmit polyomaviruses

identify polyomaviruses

eradicate polyomaviruses

screen for polyomaviruses

Example Sentences

human polyomaviruses are known to cause severe disease in immunocompromised patients.

researchers identified two novel polyomaviruses in the bat populations.

the transmission route of these polyomaviruses remains unclear.

infection with polyomaviruses is widespread and often asymptomatic in healthy adults.

specific cell receptors facilitate the entry of polyomaviruses into the host nucleus.

reactivation of latent polyomaviruses can lead to organ rejection in transplant recipients.

scientists are developing new antiviral drugs targeting polyomaviruses.

the genomic structure of polyomaviruses is characterized by circular double-stranded dna.

merkel cell polyomavirus is associated with a rare form of skin cancer.

serological tests help determine the prevalence of polyomaviruses in the general population.

diagnostic assays are used to detect polyomaviruses in urine samples.

clinical studies are investigating the pathogenic potential of newly discovered polyomaviruses.

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