Taxonomical developments in the family Polyomaviridae.

TitleTaxonomical developments in the family Polyomaviridae.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsJohne R, Buck CB, Allander T, Atwood WJ, Garcea RL, Imperiale MJ, Major EO, Ramqvist T, Norkin LC
JournalArch Virol
Volume156
Issue9
Pagination1627-34
Date Published2011 Sep
ISSN1432-8798
KeywordsPhylogeny, Polyomaviridae, Terminology as Topic
Abstract

The Polyomaviridae Study Group of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) has recommended several taxonomical revisions, as follows: The family Polyomaviridae, which is currently constituted as a single genus (Polyomavirus), will be comprised of three genera: two containing mammalian viruses and one containing avian viruses. The two mammalian genera will be designated Orthopolyomavirus and Wukipolyomavirus, and the avian genus will be named Avipolyomavirus. These genera will be created by the redistribution of species from the current single genus (Polyomavirus) and by the inclusion of several new species. In addition, the names of several species will be changed to reflect current usage.

DOI10.1007/s00705-011-1008-x
Alternate JournalArch. Virol.
PubMed ID21562881