Keystone virus
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Keystone virus (Keystone orthobunyavirus)[1] is a mosquito-borne virus which can infect mammals. It was first discovered in animals in the Florida area, where it is spread in part by local species of Aedes mosquitoes. In 1964, a case of human infection, producing minor symptoms of a rash and fever, was circumstantially diagnosed.[2] Conclusive laboratory demonstration of the virus in humans was first obtained and reported in 2018.[3]
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Keystone orthobunyavirus | |
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(unranked): | Virus |
Realm: | Riboviria |
Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
Phylum: | Negarnaviricota |
Class: | Ellioviricetes |
Order: | Bunyavirales |
Family: | Peribunyaviridae |
Genus: | Orthobunyavirus |
Species: | Keystone orthobunyavirus |
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