Hepatovirus


Hepatovirus
Electron micrograph of "Hepatovirus A" virions
Electron micrograph of Hepatovirus A virions
Virus classification e
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Orthornavirae
Phylum: Pisuviricota
Class: Pisoniviricetes
Order: Picornavirales
Family: Picornaviridae
Genus: Hepatovirus

Hepatovirus is a genus of viruses. The genus has nine species, including Hepatovirus A, which is the causative agent of hepatitis A.[1]

Taxonomy

Colorized micrograph of hepatitis A virus particles; this image shows an aggregate of 27 nm hepatitis A antigen particles coated with antibody[2]

These species are recognized:[1]

  • Hepatovirus A
  • Hepatovirus B
  • Hepatovirus C
  • Hepatovirus D
  • Hepatovirus E
  • Hepatovirus F
  • Hepatovirus G
  • Hepatovirus H
  • Hepatovirus I

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Hepatitis A Virus". NIAID. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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