A genus of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE containing over 150 viruses, most of which are transmitted by mosquitoes or flies. They are arranged in groups defined by serological criteria, each now named for the original reference species (previously called serogroups). Many species have multiple serotypes or strains.
Entry Term(s)
Apeu virus
Bunyavirus
Catu virus
Guama virus
Related Numbers
txid1678225
txid1678234
txid334520
Previous Indexing
Arboviruses (1973-1980)
Bunyaviridae (1979-1991)
Public MeSH Note
2005; see BUNYAVIRUS 1992-2004; for APEU VIRUS see APEU VIRUS 1991, see BUNYAVIRIDAE 1981-1990, see ARBOVIRUSES 1975-1980; for CATU VIRUS & GUAMA VIRUS see GUAMA GROUP VIRUSES 1975-1991
History Note
2005 (1992); for APEU VIRUS use APEU VIRUS 1991, use BUNYAVIRIDAE 1981-1990, use ARBOVIRUSES 1975-1980; for CATU VIRUS & GUAMA VIRUS use GUAMA GROUP VIRUSES 1975-1991
A genus of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE containing over 150 viruses, most of which are transmitted by mosquitoes or flies. They are arranged in groups defined by serological criteria, each now named for the original reference species (previously called serogroups). Many species have multiple serotypes or strains.
