Introduction: Aphthovirus is a genus of viruses belonging to the family Picornaviridae, known for its significant impact on animal health and global livestock industries. These viruses are the causative agents of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious and economically devastating viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. Aphthoviruses are characterized…
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Introduction: Ebolavirus, a genus within the Filoviridae family, comprises several species of viruses known for their potential to cause severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever in humans and nonhuman primates. First identified in 1976 during simultaneous outbreaks in Sudan and what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ebola virus disease (EVD) garnered global…
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Introduction: Mimivirus is a genus of giant viruses that challenge conventional definitions of viruses due to their complex structure, large genome size, and unique biological features. First discovered in 2003 during the investigation of an outbreak of pneumonia-like illness in Acanthamoeba, Mimivirus was initially mistaken for a bacterium due to its large size and genome…
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Introduction: Megavirus, a member of the nucleocytoplasmic large DNA virus (NCLDV) family, stands as one of the largest and most complex viruses known to science. Its discovery in 2010, following the identification of Mimivirus in 2003, marked a significant milestone in virology and challenged conventional perceptions of viral biology. Megavirus derives its name from its…
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Introduction: Pandoravirus stands out as one of the most intriguing and enigmatic discoveries in virology in recent years. Discovered in 2013, Pandoravirus belongs to the family of giant viruses, known for their exceptionally large genomes and complex structures. With its unique characteristics and evolutionary implications, Pandoravirus has sparked widespread interest among scientists and researchers worldwide.…
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Introduction: Bornavirus, a member of the family Bornaviridae, is a unique type of RNA virus known for its ability to cause neurological diseases in a wide range of animal species, including mammals and birds. Discovered in the early 1970s, Bornavirus has since emerged as a significant pathogen with implications for both veterinary and human medicine.…
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Introduction: Papillomaviruses (PVs) are a diverse group of small, non-enveloped DNA viruses belonging to the Papillomaviridae family. These viruses infect a wide range of vertebrates, including humans, and are known for their association with various benign and malignant lesions, particularly epithelial tumors. With over 200 different types identified in humans alone, Papillomaviruses exhibit a remarkable…
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Introduction: Ligamenvirales is a recently described order of viruses that belongs to the realm Riboviria. This taxonomic classification encompasses a diverse group of viruses with unique characteristics and genetic features. The discovery of Ligamenvirales represents an exciting advancement in virology, shedding light on previously unknown viral diversity and evolutionary relationships. The name “Ligamenvirales” is derived…
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Introduction: Poxviruses are a family of large, complex DNA viruses that infect a wide range of vertebrates and invertebrates, including humans. These viruses are characterized by their brick-shaped virions and unique replication cycle, which takes place entirely within the cytoplasm of infected host cells. Poxviruses have a long history of interaction with humans, dating back…
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Introduction: Filoviridae is a family of enveloped, negative-sense RNA viruses that are known for causing severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever diseases in humans and non-human primates. This family includes two genera: Ebolavirus and Marburgvirus. Filoviruses are characterized by their filamentous, thread-like appearance under electron microscopy, from which the name “filovirus” is derived. Filoviruses were…
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