''Aparavirus'' is a genus of
viruses in the order ''
Picornavirales'', in the family ''
Dicistroviridae''. Invertebrates, honeybee, and bumblebees serve as natural hosts. There are six species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include: ABPV: paralysis. This virus plays a role in sudden collapse of honey bee colonies infested with the parasitic mite varroa destructor.
Taxonomy
The genus contains the following species:
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Acute bee paralysis virus''
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Israeli acute paralysis virus''
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Kashmir bee virus''
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Mud crab virus
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Taura syndrome virus
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Personalities
* Johann Esche (1682-1752), born in today's local part of Köthensdorf, German stocking manufacturer
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Structure
Viruses in ''Aparavirus'' are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=pseudo3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented. The genome has 2 open reading frames.
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Life cycle
Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. Invertebrates, honeybee, and bumblebees serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are contamination and saliva.[
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References
External links
Viralzone: Aparavirus
ICTV
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Dicistroviridae
Virus genera