Genus of viruses
Glossinavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family "Hytrosaviridae". "Glossina" sp serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: "Glossina hytrosavirus". Diseases associated with this genus include: partial sterility due to ovarian abnormalities or to testicular degeneration; can be asymptomatic in laboratory colonies.
Structure.
Viruses in the genus "Glossinavirus" are enveloped, with rod-shaped geometries. The diameter is around 50 nm. Genomes are circular, around 190kb in length. The genome has 160 open reading frames.
Life cycle.
Viral replication is nuclear. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. "Glossina" species serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are parental.
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