Iltovirus
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| Transmission electron micrograph of Gallid alphaherpesvirus 1 virions | |
Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Duplodnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Heunggongvirae |
| Phylum: | Peploviricota |
| Class: | Herviviricetes |
| Order: | Herpesvirales |
| Family: | Orthoherpesviridae |
| Subfamily: | Alphaherpesvirinae |
| Genus: | Iltovirus |
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Iltovirus is a genus of viruses in the order Herpesvirales, in the family Orthoherpesviridae, in the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae. Birds, galliform birds, psittacine birds, chickens, turkeys, and quail serve as natural hosts. Diseases associated with this genus include: acute respiratory diseases: gaHV-1: infectious laryngotracheitis; psHV-1: Pacheco's disease.[1][2]
Species
[edit]The genus consists of the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by the common name of the species:[2][3]
- Iltovirus cacatuidalpha2, Cacatuid herpesvirus 2
- Iltovirus gallidalpha1, Gallid herpesvirus 1
- Iltovirus psittacidalpha1, Psittacid herpesvirus 1
- Iltovirus psittacidalpha5, Psittacid herpesvirus 5
Structure
[edit]Viruses in Iltovirus are enveloped, with icosahedral, spherical to pleomorphic, and round geometries, and T=16 symmetry. The diameter is around 120-200 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented, around 150kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iltovirus | Spherical pleomorphic | T=16 | Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Life cycle
[edit]Viral replication is nuclear, and is lysogenic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment of the viral gB, gC, gD and gH proteins to host receptors, which mediates endocytosis. Replication follows the dsDNA bidirectional replication model. DNA-templated transcription, with some alternative splicing mechanism is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by nuclear egress, and budding. Birds, galliform birds, psittacine birds, chickens, turkeys, and quail serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are contact, contamination, and air borne particles.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
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| Iltovirus | Birds: galliform: psittacine | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Budding | Nucleus | Nucleus | Oral-fecal; aerosol |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2023 Release". ictv.global. International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Species List: Orthoherpesviridae". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
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