Orungo virus
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| Orungo virus | |
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| Group: | Group III (dsRNA)
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| Order: | Unassigned
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| Species: | Orungo virus
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Orungo virus (ORUV) is an arbovirus of the genus Orbivirus, the subfamily Sedoreovirinae and the family Reoviridae. There are four known subtypes of Orungo virus designated Orungo-1 (ORUV-1), Orungo-2 (ORUV-2), Orungo-3 (ORUV-3), and Orungo-4 (ORUV-4).[1] It was first isolated by the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. Antibodies to the virus have been found in humans, monkeys, sheep, and cattle.[2]
References
- ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2011 Release". International Committee on Virus Taxonomy. 2011. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ Tomori O, Fabiyi A (Sep 1976). "Neutralizing antibodies to Orungo virus in man and animals in Nigeria". Tropical and geographical medicine. 28 (3): 233–8. PMID 827036.
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