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The first mimivirus (BV-PW1) was described in 1995, [15] but was not recognized as such until its sequenced genome was released as Cafeteria roenbergensis virus (CroV) in 2010. [16] Subsequently, the Giant Virus Acanthamoeba polyphaga Mimivirus was characterized [17] (which had been mistaken as a bacterium in 1993), [18] and then sequenced. [19]
Pithovirus—the largest known virus; Parvovirus—smallest known viruses; Pelagibacter ubique—possesses one of the smallest bacterial genomes; Virophage—a virus that requires the host cell to be co-infected with a giant virus; The Giant Virus Finder is a software tool that identifies giant viruses in environmental Metagenomes.
Virus classification showing major ranks This is a list of genera of biological viruses. See also Comparison of computer viruses. This is an alphabetical list of genera of biological viruses. It includes all genera and subgenera of viruses listed by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) 2022 release. [1]
Virus: Porcine circovirus: Porcine circovirus: diameter: 17 nm: Porcine circovirus: See also. Orders of magnitude (length) References. a b This ...
Rwanda is battling its first-ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, with 36 cases reported so far and 11 deaths. The World Health Organization said this week the risk of the outbreak is very ...
The incubation period of the virus can be three to six days, according to the CDC, and the groups at highest risk include younger children and adults 65 or older.
Virus classification showing major ranks This is a list of biological virus families and subfamilies. See also Comparison of computer viruses. This is an alphabetical list of biological virus families and subfamilies; it includes those families and subfamilies listed by the ICTV 2023 report. [1] For a list of individual species, see List of ...
There are four different types of influenza virus: A, B, C, and D. Influenza C usually causes only mild illness while D mostly affects animals, especially cattle.