Daletvirus Explained

Daletvirus is a genus of viruses in the realm Ribozyviria, containing the single species Daletvirus boae.[1]

Host

The boa constrictor (Boa constrictor) and the Savu python (Liasis mackloti savuensis) serve as its hosts.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Hetzel U, Szirovicza L, Smura T, Prähauser B, Vapalahti O, Kipar A, Hepojoki J . Identification of a Novel Deltavirus in Boa Constrictors . mBio . 10 . 2 . April 2019 . 30940697 . 6445931 . 10.1128/mBio.00014-19 .