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Tete virus

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Group
  
Group V ((−)ssRNA)

Genus
  
Orthobunyavirus

Family
  
Bunyaviridae

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Banna virus, Yaba monkey tumor virus, Lujo virus, Chandipura virus, Alkhurma virus

Tete virus is a Bunyavirus found originally in Tete Province, Mozambique. It is a disease of animals and humans. Two forms, Bahig and Matruh viruses, were isolated from bird ticks including Hyalomma marginatum, but elsewhere mosquitoes and biting midges have been implicated as vectors.

Contents

Subtypes

  • Bahig virus
  • Matruh virus
  • Tete virus SAAn3518
  • Tsuruse virus
  • Weldona virus

    • Literature

  • C. M. Fauquet, M. A. Mayo et al.: Eighth Report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. London, San Diego, 2005 ISBN 0-12-249951-4 S. 704

    • References

    Tete virus Wikipedia
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