Flavivirus

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Flavivirus Definition

A family of enveloped viruses with a genome consisting of a single molecule of linear positive-sense single-stranded RNA. They infect molluscs, mammals, and birds and are transmitted by arthropod vectors. The family includes the hepatitis C and hepatitis G viruses.

Flavivirus Synonyms

Flavivirus, Arboviruses Group B

Terms in Flavivirus category

West Nile Virus