''Cercopithecine betaherpesvirus 5'' (CeHV-5) is a species of virus in the genus ''
Cytomegalovirus
''Cytomegalovirus'' (''CMV'') (from ''cyto-'' 'cell' via Greek - 'container' + 'big, megalo-' + -''virus'' via Latin 'poison') is a genus of viruses in the order '' Herpesvirales'', in the family '' Herpesviridae'', in the subfamily '' Betahe ...
'', subfamily ''
Betaherpesvirinae'', family ''
Herpesviridae
''Herpesviridae'' is a large family of DNA viruses that cause infections and certain diseases in animals, including humans. The members of this family are also known as herpesviruses. The family name is derived from the Greek word ''ἕρπει ...
'', and order ''
Herpesvirales''.
African green monkey
''Chlorocebus'' is a genus of medium-sized primates from the family of Old World monkeys. Six species are currently recognized, although some people classify them all as a single species with numerous subspecies. Either way, they make up the ...
s (''Chlorocebus'' spp.) serve as natural hosts.
References
Betaherpesvirinae
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