Tete virus | |
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Virus classification | |
Group: | Group V ((−)ssRNA) |
Family: | Bunyaviridae |
Genus: | Orthobunyavirus |
Species: | Tete virus |
Tete virus is a Bunyavirus found originally in Tete Province, Mozambique. It is a disease of animals and humans. Two forms, Bahig and Matruh viruses, were isolated from bird ticks including Hyalomma marginatum, but elsewhere mosquitoes and biting midges have been implicated as vectors.