Flaviviridae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flaviviridae |
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Group IV ((+)ssRNA)
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Flaviviridae
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Flavivirus |
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The Flaviviridae are a family of viruses that are primarily spread through arthropod vectors (mainly ticks and mosquitoes). The family gets its name from Yellow Fever virus, a type virus of Flaviviridae; flavus means "yellow" in Latin.
They include the following genera:
- Genus Flavivirus (type species Yellow fever virus, others include West Nile virus and Dengue fever)
- Genus Hepacivirus
- Genus Pestivirus
Images for kids
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Phylogenetic tree of Flaviviridae using the NS3 protein sequences
See also
In Spanish: Flaviviridae para niños
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