Hepatovirus

Hepatovirus is a genus of viruses. The genus has nine species, including the type species Hepatovirus A, which is the causative agent of Hepatitis A.[1]

Hepatovirus
Electron micrograph of Hepatovirus A virions
Virus classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Orthornavirae
Phylum: Pisuviricota
Class: Pisoniviricetes
Order: Picornavirales
Family: Picornaviridae
Genus: Hepatovirus
Type species
Hepatovirus A

Taxonomy

The following species are recognized:[1]

  • Hepatovirus A
  • Hepatovirus B
  • Hepatovirus C
  • Hepatovirus D
  • Hepatovirus E
  • Hepatovirus F
  • Hepatovirus G
  • Hepatovirus H
  • Hepatovirus I

References

  1. "Virus Taxonomy: 2019 Release". talk.ictvonline.org. International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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