''Chlamydiamicrovirus'' is a genus of

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, in the family '' Microviridae'', in the subfamily '' Gokushovirinae''. Various species of ''

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'' serve as natural hosts. There are four species in this genus.

Taxonomy

The following species are assigned to the genus: * '' Chlamydiamicrovirus Chp1'' * '' Chlamydiamicrovirus Chp2'' * '' Chlamydiamicrovirus CPAR39'' * '' Chlamydiamicrovirus CPG1''

Structure

Viruses in ''Chlamydiamicrovirus'' are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are circular, around 6.1 kb in length.

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by pilus-mediated adsorption into the host cell. Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by bacteria lysis. Various species of ''Chlamydia'' serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.

References

External links

Viralzone: Chlamydiamicrovirus

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{{Taxonbar, from=Q18819546 Virus genera Gokushovirinae