Torovirus

Torovirus

Engelsk definition

A genus of the family CORONAVIRIDAE characterized by enveloped, peplomer-bearing particles containing an elongated tubular nucleocapsid with helical symmetry. Toroviruses have been found in association with enteric infections in horses (Berne virus), cattle (Breda virus), swine, and humans. Transmission probably takes place via the fecal-oral route.

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Engelska synonymer

Toroviruses Toroviridae Porcine torovirus Porcine toroviruses Human torovirus Human toroviruses Bovine torovirus Bovine toroviruses Breda Virus Equine torovirus Equine toroviruses Berne Virus