Orthopestivirus, formerly called Pestivirus, is a genus of viruses in the family Pestiviridae. Viruses in the genus infect mammals, including members of the family Bovidae (which includes cattle, sheep, and goats) and the family Suidae (which includes various species of swine). There are 19 species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include: hemorrhagic syndromes, abortion, and fatal mucosal disease.
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Orthopestivirus, formerly called Pestivirus, is a genus of viruses in the family Pestiviridae. Viruses in the genus infect mammals, including members of the family Bovidae (which includes cattle, sheep, and goats) and the family Suidae (which includes various species of swine). There are 19 species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include: hemorrhagic syndromes, abortion, and fatal mucosal disease.
== Structure == Viruses in Orthopestivirus are enveloped, with spherical geometries. Their diameter is around 50 nm. Genomes are linear and not segmented, around 12kb in length.
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