ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Flaviviridae.
The Flaviviridae is a family of small enveloped viruses with RNA genomes of 9000-13 000 bases. Most infect mammals and birds. Many flaviviruses are host-specific and pathogenic, such as hepatitis C virus in the genus Hepacivirus. The majority of known members in the genus Flavivirus are arthropod bo...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Microbiology Society
2017
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