title: Adenoviridae.
abstract: The elevation of the genus Adenovirus to a family named Adenoviridae is described. This family at the present stage contains two genera, mammalian adenoviruses--Mastadenovirus--and avian adenoviruses--Aviadenovirus. The two genera are separated primarily on the basis of difference in immunological properties of the virions.
mesh_terms: D000256:Adenoviridae / Q000145:classification*; D009626:Terminology as Topic