Animal virus
Animal virus
An Animal virus (pronunciation: /ˈænɪməl ˈvaɪrəs/) is a type of virus that infects animals.
Etymology
The term "animal virus" is derived from the Latin word 'animalis' meaning 'having breath' and the Latin word 'virus' meaning 'poison' or 'slimy liquid'.
Definition
An animal virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that is capable of replicating only inside the living cells of an animal. They can cause a wide range of diseases, from mild conditions to severe, life-threatening illnesses.
Types of Animal Viruses
There are several types of animal viruses, including:
- DNA viruses: These viruses have DNA as their genetic material and replicate using a DNA-dependent DNA polymerase.
- RNA viruses: These viruses have RNA as their genetic material and replicate using a RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
- Retroviruses: These are RNA viruses that replicate in a host cell via the process of reverse transcription.
Related Terms
- Virology: The study of viruses and virus-like agents, including their taxonomy, disease-producing properties, cultivation and genetics.
- Zoonosis: Any infectious disease that can be transmitted from non-human animals, both wild and domestic, to humans or from humans to animals.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Animal virus
- Wikipedia's article - Animal virus
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