Herpesvirus gorilla
Species of virus
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Herpesvirus gorilla is a species of virus in the genus Lymphocryptovirus, subfamily Gammaherpesvirinae, family Orthoherpesviridae, and order Herpesvirales.[1][2]
| Herpesvirus gorilla | |
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Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Duplodnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Heunggongvirae |
| Phylum: | Peploviricota |
| Class: | Herviviricetes |
| Order: | Herpesvirales |
| Family: | Orthoherpesviridae |
| Genus: | Lymphocryptovirus |
| Species: | Lymphocryptovirus gorillinegamma1 |
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This species was the fifth to be described in its genus, among species that infect humans, baboons, chimpanzees, and orangutans. As its name implies, Herpesvirus gorilla infects gorillas.[3]
