Genus “Marek’s Disease-like Viruses”
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Type Species |
(GaHV-2) |
Nucleotide sequences or predicted amino acid sequences of members of the genus form a distinct lineage within the subfamily. Members of the genus have been found only in birds and are the only members of the subfamily associated with malignancy. Production of infectious extracellular virus appears to be limited to feather-follicle epithelium. All current members cross-react serologically.
List of Species Demarcation Criteria in the Genus
See above under “List of Species Demarcation Criteria in the Family“.
Official virus species names are in italics. Tentative virus species names, alternative names ( ), strains or serotypes are not italicized. Virus names and assigned abbreviations ( ) are:
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Gallid herpesvirus 2 |
(GaHV-2) |
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(Marek’s disease virus type 1) |
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Gallid herpesvirus 3 |
(GaHV-3) |
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(Marek’s disease virus type 2) |
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Meleagrid herpesvirus 1 |
(MeHV-1) |
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(Turkey herpesvirus) |
Tentative Species in the Genus
None reported.
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