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Latest revision as of 00:08, 16 June 2016
Reoviridae
Reoviridae include rotaviruses and orbiviruses, such as African Horse Sickness and Bluetongue. Pathogenesis ranges from acute alimentary infections to infections of the vascular endothelium. "REO" stands for "Respiratory-Enteric-Orphan."
Morphology
- All are non-enveloped dsRNA viruses
- Spherical and medium-sized with characteristic appearances
- Segmented genome, with each segment encoding a separate viral protein
Virulence and Pathogenesis
- Reoviridae are resistant viruses that can persist in the environment for several weeks
Epidemiology
- Many reoviruses infect domestic animals without causing disease
- They have been implicated in stunting syndrome of chickens
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Pages in category "Reoviridae"
The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.