Nomenclature proposal for picobirnavirus

Arch Virol. 2009;154(12):1953-4. doi: 10.1007/s00705-009-0537-z. Epub 2009 Oct 31.

Abstract

Picobirnaviruses have been identified in the feces of a broad range of hosts by several international research groups. Because there is no standard nomenclature for these viruses, we propose a clear and unique name for each strain.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA Primers
  • Feces / virology
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Humans
  • Picobirnavirus / classification*
  • Picobirnavirus / genetics
  • RNA Virus Infections / veterinary
  • RNA Virus Infections / virology
  • Rabbits
  • Species Specificity
  • Terminology as Topic*

Substances

  • DNA Primers