Deltaretrovirus
Sign in to saveDeltaretrovirus is a genus of the Retroviridae family. It consists of exogenous horizontally transmitted viruses found in several groups of mammals. The genus contains Bovine leukemia virus and three species of primate T-lymphotropic virus.
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GENUS
- KingdomViruses
- PhylumArtverviricota
- ClassRevtraviricetes
- OrderOrtervirales
- FamilyRetroviridae
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- Orthoretrovirinae
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- Deltaretrovirus
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- Deltaretrovirus
- taxonomic type
- bovine leukemia virus
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Deltaretrovirus is a genus of the Retroviridae family. It consists of exogenous horizontally transmitted viruses found in several groups of mammals. The genus contains Bovine leukemia virus and three species of primate T-lymphotropic virus.
The genus of viruses is known for its propensity to target immune cells and oncogenicity, evident in the names of the four named species. Infection is usually asymptomatic, but inflammation and cancer can develop over time.
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