Orungo virus
| Orungo virus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group III (dsRNA) |
| Order: | Unassigned |
| Family: | Reoviridae |
| Subfamily: | Sedoreovirinae |
| Genus: | Orbivirus |
| Species: | Orungo virus |
Orungo virus (ORUV) is an arbovirus of the genus Orbivirus, the subfamily Sedoreovirinae and the family Reoviridae. There are four known subtypes of Orungo virus designated Orungo-1 (ORUV-1), Orungo-2 (ORUV-2), Orungo-3 (ORUV-3), and Orungo-4 (ORUV-4).[1] It was first isolated by the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. Antibodies to the virus have been found in humans, monkeys, sheep, and cattle.[2]
References
- ↑ "Virus Taxonomy: 2011 Release". International Committee on Virus Taxonomy. 2011. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ↑ Tomori O, Fabiyi A. (Sep 1976). "Neutralizing antibodies to Orungo virus in man and animals in Nigeria.". Tropical and geographical medicine 28 (3): 233–8. PMID 827036.