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Polyomaviridae is a family of viruses whose natural hosts are primarily mammals and birds. [1] [2] As of 2024, there are eight recognized genera. [3]Fourteen species are known to infect humans, while others, such as Simian Virus 40, have been identified in humans to a lesser extent.
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Duck enteritis virus can only infect birds of the family Anatidae of the order Anseriformes, with the possible exception of coots. A study of lesions found in "coots (order Gruiformes)" found similarities to DEV lesions. This could be evidence that DEV is able to "cross to different orders and families" or "adapted to new hosts."
Sloth fever virus is most common in sloths (hence, the name), plus birds and non-human primates like monkeys. But it can spread to people through the bite of certain insects like mosquitoes.
A fatal virus has been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.
The Decapoda or decapods (lit. ' ten-footed ') is a large order of crustaceans within the class Malacostraca, and includes crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, and prawns. Most decapods are scavengers. The order is estimated to contain nearly 15,000 extant species in around 2,700 genera, with around 3,300 fossil species. [1]
The norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is currently the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and food-borne illness within the U.S., the CDC says.. Based on data gathered by the CDC ...
The virus assembles by the cell membrane and leaves the cell by budding. [16] For THOV grown in baby hamster kidney cells, virus particles start to be released 6–8 hours after infection, with substantial quantities still being produced 24 hours after infection. This growth rate is slower than that of influenza viruses, and is more similar to ...