Salmovirus

Salmovirus
Virus classification Edit this classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Duplodnaviria
Kingdom: Heunggongvirae
Phylum: Peploviricota
Class: Herviviricetes
Order: Herpesvirales
Family: Alloherpesviridae
Genus: Salmovirus
Species

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

Species

The genus consists of the following three species:[2]

Structure

Viruses in Salmovirus 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
SalmovirusSpherical 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
SalmovirusSalmonidaeNoneGlycoprotiensBuddingNucleusNucleusPassive diffusion

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Virus Taxonomy: 2023 Release". ictv.global. International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
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