Glossinavirus
Genus of viruses
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Glossinavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Hytrosaviridae.[1] Glossina sp serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Glossina pallidipes salivary gland hypertrophy virus (Glossinavirus glopallidipedis). Diseases associated with this genus include: partial sterility due to ovarian abnormalities or to testicular degeneration; can be asymptomatic in laboratory colonies.[2][3][4]
| Glossinavirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Class: | Naldaviricetes |
| Order: | Lefavirales |
| Family: | Hytrosaviridae |
| Genus: | Glossinavirus |
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.[2][3]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossinavirus | Rod-shaped | Enveloped | Circular | Monopartite |
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.[2][3]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossinavirus | Insects: tsetse flies | Epithelium: secretory salivary glands; ovarioles; gonads | Horizontal; vertical | Horizontal; vertical | Nucleus | Nucleus | Horizontal; vertical |