Orthomyxoviridae
Orthomyxoviridae
Orthomyxoviridae (pronounced: or-tho-myxo-vi-ri-dae) is a family of RNA viruses that includes five genera: Influenzavirus A, Influenzavirus B, Influenzavirus C, Isavirus, and Thogotovirus.
Etymology
The name Orthomyxoviridae is derived from the Greek words ortho meaning "correct" or "straight", and myxa meaning "mucus". This is in reference to the viruses' preference for infecting epithelial cells in the respiratory tract, where mucus is present.
Genera
The Orthomyxoviridae family includes the following genera:
- Influenzavirus A: This genus includes viruses that cause influenza in birds and some mammals.
- Influenzavirus B: This genus includes viruses that cause influenza in humans.
- Influenzavirus C: This genus includes viruses that cause a mild form of influenza in humans.
- Isavirus: This genus includes viruses that cause infectious salmon anemia.
- Thogotovirus: This genus includes viruses that are primarily spread by ticks and mosquitoes.
Related Terms
- RNA virus: A type of virus that has RNA (ribonucleic acid) as its genetic material.
- Influenza: A highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract.
- Epithelial cells: Cells that line the surfaces of organs and structures in the body.
- Respiratory tract: The pathway that air follows to get into and out of the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orthomyxoviridae
- Wikipedia's article - Orthomyxoviridae
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