Abu Hammad virus

Abu Hammad virus
Virus classification
Group:	Group V ((−)ssRNA)
Order:	Bunyavirales
Family:	Nairoviridae
Genus:	Orthonairovirus
Species
	Abu Hammad virus

The Abu Hammad virus (AHV) is a strain in the genus Orthonairovirus belonging to the Dera Ghazi Khan serogroup. It was isolated from a tick, Argas hermanni, in Egypt. This virus doesn't cause disease in humans.^[1]

References

↑ Mahy, Brian W J (2001). A dictionary of virology (3. ed.). San Diego, Calif. [u.a.]: Academic Press. p. 1. ISBN 0-12-465327-8.

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[1] Mahy, Brian W J (2001). A dictionary of virology (3. ed.). San Diego, Calif. [u.a.]: Academic Press. p. 1. ISBN 0-12-465327-8.