Macropodid alphaherpesvirus 2

Macropodid alphaherpesvirus 2 (MaHV-2) is a species of virus in the genus Simplexvirus, subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, family Herpesviridae, and order Herpesvirales. Macropods serve as natural hosts.[2]

Macropodid alphaherpesvirus 2
Virus classification
(unranked): Virus
Phylum: incertae sedis
Class: incertae sedis
Order: Herpesvirales
Family: Herpesviridae
Genus: Simplexvirus
Species:
Macropodid alphaherpesvirus 2
Synonyms[1]
  • Macropodid herpesvirus 2
  • Dorcopsis-Wallaby-Herpesvirus

References

  1. Davison, Andrew (27 January 2016). "Rename species in the family Herpesviridae to incorporate a subfamily designation" (PDF). International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  2. "ICTV Master Species List 2018b.v2". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Retrieved 19 June 2019.

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