Betatorquevirus
| Betatorquevirus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group II (ssDNA) |
| Order: | Unassigned |
| Family: | Anelloviridae |
| Genus: | Betatorquevirus |
| Species | |
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Betatorquevirus is a recently discovered genus in the new family of Anelloviridae, in group II in the Baltimore classification. It encompasses many type species of the virus formerly known as TLMV, TTV-like Minivirus or Torque Teno Mini virus.
The genus Betatorquevirus includes the type species Torque Teno Mini virus 1–9.
Clinical
From a number of cases of parapneumonic empyema Torque teno mini virus has been isolated.[1] Its clinical significance is as yet unclear.
References
- ↑ Galmès J, Li Y, Rajoharison A, Ren L, Dollet S, Richard N, Vernet G, Javouhey E, Wang J, Telles JN, Paranhos-Baccalà G (2012) Potential implication of new torque teno mini viruses in parapneumonic empyema in children. Eur Respir J
External links
- ICTV Virus Taxonomy 2009
- UniProt Taxonomy
- Anellovirus at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- ICTVdb
- ViralZone: Betatorquevirus
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