DsDNA-RT virus
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DsDNA-RT viruses are the seventh group in the Baltimore virus classification.
They are not considered as DNA viruses (class I of Baltimore classification),
but rather reverse transcribing viruses because they replicate through an RNA intermediate. It includes Hepadnaviridae
and Caulimoviridae
.
The term "pararetrovirus" is also used for this group. The term was introduced in 1985.
They are not considered as DNA viruses (class I of Baltimore classification),
but rather reverse transcribing viruses because they replicate through an RNA intermediate. It includes Hepadnaviridae
Hepadnaviridae
Hepadnaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause liver infections in humans and animals. There are two recognized genera:*Genus Orthohepadnavirus; type species: Hepatitis B virus...
and Caulimoviridae
Caulimoviridae
-General overview:The Caulimoviridae are a family of viruses, including the following genera:*Genus Badnavirus; type species: Commelina yellow mottle virus*Genus Caulimovirus; type species: Cauliflower mosaic virus...
.
The term "pararetrovirus" is also used for this group. The term was introduced in 1985.