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parain·fluen·za virus

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  1. parainfluenza virusnoun

    a virus that causes upper respiratory infection (including the common cold and bronchiolitis); most often in children

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  1. parainfluenza virus

    Parainfluenza virus is a type of single-stranded RNA virus, part of the Paramyxoviridae family, that typically results in infections of the respiratory tract. It is a common cause of illnesses such as colds, croup, bronchitis, and pneumonia, predominantly in infants and children, but it can also affect adults. These viruses are spread from person to person through direct contact or by breathing in airborne droplets from an infected person's coughs or sneezes. There are several types of parainfluenza viruses, each causing different symptoms and levels of illness.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of parainfluenza virus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of parainfluenza virus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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