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What is another word for malignant catarrhal fever?

Pronunciation: [məlˈɪɡnənt kˈataɹə͡l fˈiːvə] (IPA)

Malignant catarrhal fever, also known as wildebeest-associated malignant catarrhal fever (WAMCF), is a viral disease that affects ruminants. It is caused by a group of herpesviruses, including Alcelaphine herpesvirus 1 (AHV-1) and Ovine herpesvirus 2 (OvHV-2). The disease is characterized by respiratory and central nervous system symptoms and is often fatal in domestic cattle, bison, and water buffalo.
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What are the hypernyms for Malignant catarrhal fever?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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