Alphatorquevirus | |
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Virus classification | |
(unranked): | Virus |
Family: | Anelloviridae |
Genus: | Alphatorquevirus |
Alphatorquevirus is a genus of viruses in the family Anelloviridae, in group II in the Baltimore classification. It encompasses numerous species of the virus that was formerly known as TTV (transfusion-transmitted virus), torque teno virus, SENV (senior virus), SANBAN, and various others.[1] The genus contains 26 species.