A reovirus infection, chiefly of sheep, characterized by a swollen blue tongue, catarrhal inflammation of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and often by inflammation of sensitive laminae of the feet and coronet.
Synonyms: Bluetongue, Tongue, Blue, Blue Tongue
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94; was BLUE TONGUE 1974-93 ,94; was BLUE TONGUE 1968-93 (Prov 1968-73) ,caused by a reovirus; usually animal; check tag ANIMALS; don't forget also SHEEP (NIM) but do not index under SHEEP DISEASES ,use BLUETONGUE to search BLUE TONGUE 1968-93 (as Prov 1968-73)
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D001819