Taxonomic Changes for Human and Animal Viruses, 2018 to 2020

The classification of viruses is relevant to a number of scientific and clinical disciplines, including the practice of diagnostic virology. Here, we provide an update to our previous review of taxonomic changes for disease-causing viruses in humans and vertebrate animals, covering changes between 2...

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Published in:Journal of clinical microbiology 2021-01, Vol.59 (2)
Main Authors: Loeffelholz, Michael J, Fenwick, Bradley W
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Language:English
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Summary:The classification of viruses is relevant to a number of scientific and clinical disciplines, including the practice of diagnostic virology. Here, we provide an update to our previous review of taxonomic changes for disease-causing viruses in humans and vertebrate animals, covering changes between 2018 and 2020. Recent advances in virus taxonomy structure by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses inform this update.
ISSN:0095-1137
1098-660X
DOI:10.1128/JCM.01932-20