One of two groups of viruses in the ARENAVIRUS genus and considered part of the Old World complex. It includes LASSA VIRUS and LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS, although the latter has worldwide distribution now.
Synonyms: Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis-Lassa Complex Viruses, Arenaviruses, Old World, Old World Arenaviruses, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Lassa Complex Viruses, txid208896, LCM-Lassa Complex Viruses, LCM Lassa Complex Viruses
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2002 (1994) ,infection: coord IM with ARENAVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) ,2002; see LCM-LASSA COMPLEX VIRUSES 1994-2001
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D018049
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