Nidovirales
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An order comprising two families of eukaryotic viruses possessing linear, nonsegmented, positive sense RNA genomes. The families are CORONAVIRIDAE and ARTERIVIRIDAE. |
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infection: coord IM with RNA VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM) |
Nidovirales Categories.
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Arteriviridae - A family of viruses, of the order NIDOVIRALES, containing spherical virions. In contrast to CORONAVIRIDAE, no protruding spikes are obvious on the surface. |
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Coronaviridae - Spherical RNA viruses, in the order NIDOVIRALES, infecting a wide range of animals including humans. Transmission is by fecal-oral and respiratory routes. Mechanical transmission is also common. There are two genera: CORONAVIRUS and TOROVIRUS. |
Nidovirales Definitions and Terms
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