Ostreavirus

Ostreavirus
Virus classification
Group: Group I (dsDNA)
Order: Herpesvirales
Family: Malacoherpesviridae
Genus: Ostreavirus
Type Species
  • Ostreid herpesvirus 1

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

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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
OstreavirusSpherical PleomorphicT=16EnvelopedLinearMonopartite

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
OstreavirusMolluscsB-lymphocytesGlycoprotiensBuddingNucleusNucleusSex; saliva

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.

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