Orbivirus
| Definition: |
A genus of REOVIRIDAE infecting a wide range of arthropods and vertebrates including humans. It comprises at least twelve serological subgroups. Transmission is by vectors such as midges, mosquitoes, sandflies, and ticks. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with REOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Changuinola Virus,Chenuda Virus,Kemerovo Virus |
| Previously Indexed: |
RNA Viruses (1975-1977),Reoviridae (1976-1993) |
Orbivirus Categories.
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African horse sickness virus - A species of ORBIVIRUS that causes disease in horses, mules, and donkeys.Via its principal vector CULICOIDES, it can also infect dogs, elephants, camels, cattle, sheep, goats, and, in special circumstances, humans. |
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Bluetongue virus - The type species of ORBIVIRUS causing a serious disease in sheep, especially lambs. It may also infect wild ruminants and other domestic animals. |
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Hemorrhagic Disease Virus, Epizootic - A species of ORBIVIRUS causing a fatal disease in deer. It is transmitted by flies of the genus Culicoides. |
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Palyam Virus - A species of ORBIVIRUS infecting cattle and sheep. It is transmitted by culicine mosquitoes and gnats (CULICOIDES). |
Orbivirus Definitions and Terms
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