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Reoviridae

Orthoreovirus
Orbivirus
Rotavirus
Coltivirus
Aquareovirus
Cypovirus
Fijivirus
Phytoreovirus
Oryzavirus
Idnoreovirus
Mycoreovirus The Reoviridae are a family of viruses that includes some viruses that affect the gastrointestinal system (such as Rotavirus), and some that cause respiratory infections. The genetic material of viruses in this family is double-stranded RNA. The name Reoviridae is derived from respiratory enteric orphan viruses. The term "orphan virus" means a virus that is not associated with any known disease. Even though Reoviridae have been identified with various diseases, the original name is still used.

The following genera are included here:

  • Genus Orthoreovirus ; type species: Mammalian orthoreovirus
  • Genus Orbivirus ; type species: Bluetongue virus
  • Genus Rotavirus; type species: Rotavirus A (causes diarrhea)
  • Genus Coltivirus ; type species: Colorado tick fever virus
  • Genus Aquareovirus ; type species: Aquareovirus A
  • Genus Cypovirus ; type species: Cypovirus 1
  • Genus Fijivirus ; type species: Fiji disease virus
  • Genus Phytoreovirus ; type species: Rice dwarf virus
  • Genus Oryzavirus ; type species: Rice ragged stunt virus
  • Genus Idnoreovirus ; type species: Idnoreovirus 1
  • Genus Mycoreovirus ; type species: Mycoreovirus 1
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