| Abu Hammad orthonairovirus | |
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Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Negarnaviricota |
| Class: | Ellioviricetes |
| Order: | Bunyavirales |
| Family: | Nairoviridae |
| Genus: | Orthonairovirus |
| Species: | Abu Hammad orthonairovirus |
Abu Hammad orthonairovirus, also called Abu Hammad virus (AHV), is a species of virus in the genus Orthonairovirus. It was isolated from a tick, Argas hermanni, in Egypt. This virus doesn't cause disease in humans.
Abu Hammad virus shares an intergroup relationship with viruses of serogroups (CHF-CON, HUG, NSD, QYB, and SAK), all of which make up the Nairovirus genus.
References
- Mahy, Brian W J (2001). A dictionary of virology (3. ed.). San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press. pp. 1. ISBN 0-12-465327-8.
- "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- "ArboCat Virus: Abu Hammad (AHV)". wwwn.cdc.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
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