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Hepatovirus

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

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

Taxonomy

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These species are recognized:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.