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ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Iflaviridae.
S M Valles1, Y Chen2, A E Firth3
1United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Gainesville FL 32608, USA.
The Journal of General Virology
|April 7, 2017
Summary
The Iflaviridae family comprises small RNA viruses that infect arthropods, primarily insects. These viruses can cause various effects in insects, from symptomless infections to mortality, impacting both beneficial and pest species.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Entomology
- Arthropod-borne viruses
Background:
- Iflaviridae are small, non-enveloped viruses with positive-stranded RNA genomes.
- They primarily infect arthropod hosts, with a majority affecting insects.
- Infections can range from asymptomatic to causing significant harm to insect health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) report on Iflaviridae taxonomy.
- To provide an overview of the characteristics and impacts of Iflaviridae viruses.
Main Methods:
- Review of the ICTV Report on the taxonomy of the Iflaviridae.
- Analysis of viral characteristics, host range, and infection effects.
Main Results:
- Iflaviridae viruses infect arthropods, predominantly insects, impacting beneficial and pest species.
- Infection outcomes vary, including symptomless cases, developmental issues, behavioral changes, and mortality.
- The most common infection route is ingestion of contaminated food sources.
Conclusions:
- Iflaviridae viruses represent a significant viral family with diverse impacts on insect populations.
- Further research may be needed to fully understand the host range of most Iflaviridae members.
- This summary provides a taxonomic overview of the Iflaviridae family based on the ICTV report.
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