Salmovirus, previously called Salmonivirus, is a genus of viruses in the order Herpesvirales, in the family Alloherpesviridae. Salmonidae serve as natural hosts. There are three species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include: SalHV-3: epizootic epitheliotropic disease.
Species The genus consists of the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by common name:
Salmovirus salmonidallo1, Salmonid herpesvirus 1 Salmovirus salmonidallo2, Oncorhynchus masou virus Salmovirus salmonidallo3, Epizootic epitheliotropic disease virus
Structure Viruses in Salmovirus are enveloped, with icosahedral and spherical to pleomorphic geometries, and T=16 symmetry. The diameter is around 150-200 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented.
Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentationSalmovirusSpherical pleomorphicT=16EnvelopedLinearMonopartite
Life cycle Viral replication is nuclear, and is lysogenic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment of the viral glycoproteins to host receptors, which mediates endocytosis. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Salmonidae serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.
Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site TransmissionSalmovirusSalmonidaeNoneGlycoprotiensBuddingNucleusNucleusPassive diffusion
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Viralzone: Salmovirus ICTV