Abu Hammad orthonairovirus explained

Abu Hammad orthonairovirus, also called Abu Hammad virus (AHV), is a species of virus in the genus Orthonairovirus. It was isolated from a tick, Argas hermanni, in Egypt. This virus doesn't cause disease in humans.^{[1] [2]}

Abu Hammad virus shares an intergroup relationship with viruses of serogroups (CHF-CON, HUG, NSD, QYB, and SAK), all of which make up the Nairovirus genus.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Mahy, Brian W J. A dictionary of virology. registration. 2001. Academic Press. San Diego, Calif. [u.a.]. 0-12-465327-8. 1. 3..
2. Web site: Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release . International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) . March 2021 . 25 May 2021.
3. Web site: ArboCat Virus: Abu Hammad (AHV) . 2022-08-08 . wwwn.cdc.gov.