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Orbivirus
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Definition
: A genus of REOVIRIDAE infecting a wide range of arthropods and vertebrates including humans. It comprises at least 21 serological subgroups. Transmission is by vectors such as midges, mosquitoes, sandflies, and ticks.
infection: coordinate IM with REOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Examples
African horse sickness virus
;
Bluetongue virus
;
Hemorrhagic Disease Virus, Epizootic
;
Palyam Virus
Other names
Changuinola Virus; Orbiviruses; Kemerovo Virus; Chenuda Virus