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]

Salmonivirus
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(unranked): Virus
Realm: Duplodnaviria
Kingdom: Heunggongvirae
Phylum: Peploviricota
Class: Herviviricetes
Order: Herpesvirales
Family: Alloherpesviridae
Genus: Salmonivirus
Species

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Species

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

Structure

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Viruses in Salmonivirus 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]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Salmonivirus Spherical pleomorphic T=16 Enveloped Linear Monopartite

Life cycle

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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]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Salmonivirus Salmonidae None Glycoprotiens Budding Nucleus Nucleus Passive diffusion

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
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