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What's the Hepatitis A virus called?

What's the Hepatitis A virus called?

  I'm doing a project on Hepatitis A for grade eleven biology. I need to have a complete taxonomy of the Hep A virus. Does anyone know this? Even just the genus and species would be a huge help. Thanks!
Dear Eva,
The hepatitis A virus has several characteristics that are typical of the enterovirus family (poliovirus is the prototype). Nevertheless, molecular and cellular analyses have led to the assignment of the hepatitis A virus to a separate genus in the Picornaviridae family called hepatovirus. It is an RNA, single stranded virus without an envelope. It is 27-32 nm in diameter. I hope your report goes well. Good luck,
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation.




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