Semliki Forest virus


Semliki Forest virus

an alphavirus in the family Togaviridae rarely associated with human disease.

Sem·li·ki For·est vi·rus

(sem'lē-kē fōr'ĕst vī'rŭs) An alphavirus in the family Togaviridae rarely associated with human disease.

Semliki Forest,

forest in Uganda where the virus is transmitted by mosquitos. Semliki Forest virus - an alphavirus in the family Togaviridae rarely associated with human disease.