Human Astrovirus: Difference between revisions
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==Description and Significance== | ==Description and Significance== | ||
Human Astrovirus is a | Human Astrovirus is a species of the genera ''Mamastrovirus'', which are a group of enteric viruses known to be capable of causing mild symptomatic gastrointestinal infection. | ||
==Genome Structure== | ==Genome Structure== |
Revision as of 13:41, 14 April 2024
Classification
Higher Order Taxonomy
Virus; Realm: Riboviria; Kingdom: Orthornavirae; Phylum: Pisuviricota; Class: Stelpaviricetes; Order: Stellavirales; Family: Astroviridae
Species
Mamastrovirus 1-19
Description and Significance
Human Astrovirus is a species of the genera Mamastrovirus, which are a group of enteric viruses known to be capable of causing mild symptomatic gastrointestinal infection.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
References
Author
Page authored by _____, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at IndianaUniversity.