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Hepadnaviridae
Family of viruses / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hepadnaviridae[lower-alpha 1] is a family of viruses.[2] Humans, apes, and birds serve as natural hosts. There are currently 18 species in this family, divided among 5 genera.[3] Its best-known member is hepatitis B virus. Diseases associated with this family include: liver infections, such as hepatitis, hepatocellular carcinomas (chronic infections), and cirrhosis.[3][4] It is the sole accepted family in the order Blubervirales.
Quick Facts Hepadnaviridae, Virus classification ...
Hepadnaviridae | |
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TEM micrograph showing Hepatitis B virus virions | |
Virus classification ![]() | |
(unranked): | Virus |
Realm: | Riboviria |
Kingdom: | Pararnavirae |
Phylum: | Artverviricota |
Class: | Revtraviricetes |
Order: | Blubervirales |
Family: | Hepadnaviridae |
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