Picornavirus Explained: From the Common Cold to Poliovirus
Introduction: Picornaviruses belong to the Picornaviridae family, a diverse group of small, non-enveloped viruses with single-stranded RNA genomes. Named for their small size (“pico”) and RNA genetic material, picornaviruses are responsible for a range of diseases in humans and animals. This viral family includes notable pathogens such as poliovirus, which causes poliomyelitis; enteroviruses, which can…
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