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''[[Infectious Bursal Disease Virus]]'' | ''[[Infectious Bursal Disease Virus]]'' | ||
==Characteristics of the symbiont/pathogen== | ==Characteristics of the symbiont/pathogen== | ||
The Infectious Bursal Disease Virus is small, non-enveloped virus, apart of the family Birnaviridae. The virus has a single capsid shell made up of 32 capsomers. It has a diameter of 60 to 70 nanometers. The sequenced genome of the virus is broken down into RNA two segments. The first, larger segment is about 3400 base pairs and the second, smaller segment is about 2800 base pairs long. | The Infectious Bursal Disease Virus is small, non-enveloped virus, apart of the family Birnaviridae(2). The virus has a single capsid shell made up of 32 capsomers. It has a diameter of 60 to 70 nanometers. The sequenced genome of the virus is broken down into RNA two segments. The first, larger segment is about 3400 base pairs and the second, smaller segment is about 2800 base pairs long. | ||
==Characteristics of the host== | ==Characteristics of the host== |
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Infectious Bursal Disease Virus
Characteristics of the symbiont/pathogen
The Infectious Bursal Disease Virus is small, non-enveloped virus, apart of the family Birnaviridae(2). The virus has a single capsid shell made up of 32 capsomers. It has a diameter of 60 to 70 nanometers. The sequenced genome of the virus is broken down into RNA two segments. The first, larger segment is about 3400 base pairs and the second, smaller segment is about 2800 base pairs long.
Characteristics of the host
The virus causing infectious bursal disease mainly affects chicken and other avian animals. Young chicks are affected within the first 6 weeks of life.
What host/s is/are involved? Is there host specificity? Are there secondary reservoirs?
Host-Symbiont Interaction
What kind of interaction do host and symbiont have? How is the host affected by the relationship? How does the host acquire and transmit the symbiont? Is the interaction obligate or facultative?
Molecular Insights into the Symbiosis
Describe molecular/genetic studies on the symbiosis.
Ecological and Evolutionary Aspects
What is the evolutionary history of the interaction? Do particular environmental factors play a role in regulating the symbiosis?
Recent Discoveries
Describe two findings on the symbiosis published within the last two years.
References
Edited by Helena Shadid (Helenashadid), students of Grace Lim-Fong
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