Nelson Bay orthoreovirus explained

Nelson Bay orthoreovirus, often called Nelson Bay virus (NBV) is a novel double-stranded RNA orthoreovirus species first isolated from a flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) near Nelson Bay in New South Wales, Australia.^{[1] [2]}

Virology

Genome

The NBV has a morphology similar to other orthoreoviruses, but has a much more rapid cytopathic effect.^[1]

See also

• Bat virome
• Double-stranded RNA viruses
• Oncolytic virus
• Orphan virus
• Xi River virus

External links

• MicrobiologyBytes—Reoviruses
• Viralzone: Orthoreovirus

Notes and References

1. Gard G, Compans RW. Structure and cytopathic effects of Nelson Bay virus. J Virol. 1970 Jul;6(1):100–6.
2. Book: http://www.horizonpress.com/rnav. Dryden. 2008. The Structure of Orthoreoviruses. Segmented Double-stranded RNA Viruses: Structure and Molecular Biology. Caister Academic Press. 978-1-904455-21-9. etal.