Aparavirus

Aparavirus is a genus of viruses in the order Picornavirales, in the family Dicistroviridae. Invertebrates, honeybee, and bumblebees serve as natural hosts. There are currently six species in this genus, including the type species Acute bee paralysis virus. Diseases associated with this genus include: ABPV: paralysis. This virus plays a role in sudden collapse of honey bee colonies infested with the parasitic mite varroa destructor.[1][2]

Aparavirus
Virus classification
Group:
Group IV ((+)ssRNA)
Order:
Picornavirales
Family:
Dicistroviridae
Genus:
Aparavirus
Type Species
  • Acute bee paralysis virus

Taxonomy

Group: ssRNA(+)

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Structure

Viruses in Aparavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=pseudo3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented. The genome has 2 open reading frames.[1]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
AparavirusIcosahedralPseudo T=3Non-envelopedLinear

Life cycle

Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. Invertebrates, honeybee, and bumblebees serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are contamination and saliva.[1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
AparavirusInvertebrates: honeybee, bumblebeesNoneUnknownUnknownCytoplasmCytoplasmUnknown

References
  1. "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.
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