Alphavirus
virus genus
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classification
- In virus: Annotated classification
There are 2 recognized genera: Alphavirus and Rubivirus. Alphavirus consists of viruses transmitted by arthropods (exclusively mosquitoes); prototypes include Sindbis virus and eastern and western equine encephalitis viruses. Rubivirus contains non-arthropod-borne viruses, including the causative agent of German measles. Family
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type of togavirus
- In togavirus
The togavirus genera are Alphavirus, which is carried by mosquitoes, and Rubivirus, which contains rubella, or German measles, virus. Some Alphavirus species produce severe encephalitis in humans. Horses also may be severely or fatally infected, by equine encephalitis. Rubivirus is immunologically distinct from the other togaviruses.
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