Ostreavirus
| Ostreavirus | |
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| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group I (dsDNA)
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| Order: | |
| Family: | |
| Genus: | Ostreavirus
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| Type Species | |
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Ostreavirus is a genus of viruses in the order Herpesvirales, in the family Malacoherpesviridae. Molluscs serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Ostreid herpesvirus 1. Diseases associated with this genus include: sporadic episodes of high mortality among larvae and juveniles.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: dsDNA
Order: Herpesvirales
- Family: Malacoherpesviridae
- Genus: Ostreavirus
- Ostreid herpesvirus 1
Structure
Viruses in Ostreavirus are enveloped, with spherical to pleomorphic geometries, and T=16 symmetry. The diameter is around 150-200 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented, around 134kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostreavirus | Spherical Pleomorphic | T=16 | Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Life Cycle
Viral replication is nuclear, and is lysogenic. Dna templated transcription is the method of transcription. Molluscs serve as the natural host.[1]
| Genus | Host Details | Tissue Tropism | Entry Details | Release Details | Replication Site | Assembly Site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostreavirus | Molluscs | B-lymphocytes | Glycoprotiens | Budding | Nucleus | Nucleus | Sex; saliva |
References
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ a b ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.