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genus of retroviridae comprising endogenous sequences in mammals, related avian reticuloendotheliosis viruses, and a reptilian virus; many species contain oncogenes and cause leukemias and sarcomas; widespread exogenous vertically and horizontally transmitted and endogenous viruses found in mammals and a few birds; associated with malignancies, immunosuppression and neurological disorders.
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