Salmonivirus

Salmonivirus
Virus classification
Group: Group I (dsDNA)
Order: Herpesvirales
Family: Alloherpesviridae
Genus: Salmonivirus
Type Species
  • Salmonid herpesvirus 1

Salmonivirus is a genus of viruses in the order Herpesvirales, in the family Alloherpesviridae. Salmonidae serve as natural hosts. There are currently three species in this genus, including the type species Salmonid herpesvirus 1. Diseases associated with this genus include: salHV-3: epizootic epitheliotropic disease.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: dsDNA

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Structure

Viruses in Salmonivirus are enveloped, with icosahedral and spherical to pleomorphic geometries, and T=16 symmetry. The diameter is around 150-200 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented.[1]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
SalmonivirusSpherical PleomorphicT=16EnvelopedLinearMonopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is nuclear, and is lysogenic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment of the viral glycoproteins to host receptors, which mediates endocytosis. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Salmonidae serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
SalmonivirusSalmonidaeNoneGlycoprotiensBuddingNucleusNucleusPassive diffusion

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.

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