Alphatorquevirus

Alphatorquevirus
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(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.

  1. ^ Biagini P (2009). "Classification of TTV and Related Viruses (Anelloviruses)". TT Viruses. Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. Vol. 331. pp. 21–33. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-70972-5_2. ISBN 978-3-540-70971-8. PMID 19230555.