Genome Sequence of Ruloma Virus, a Novel Paramyxovirus Clustering Basally to Members of the Genus <i>Jeilongvirus</i>
Bert Vanmechelen, Sien Meurs, Zafeiro Zisi, Joë̈lle Goü̈y de Bellocq, Magda Bletsa, Philippe Lemey, Piet Maes
Abstract
We report here the complete genome sequence of ruloma virus, a novel paramyxovirus detected in a Machangu’s brush-furred rat from Tanzania. Ruloma virus has the longest orthoparamyxovirus genome reported to date and forms a sister clade to all currently known members of the genus Jeilongvirus .
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BiologyGenomeCladeVirusWhole genome sequencingVirologySequence (biology)GeneticsGenusPhylogeneticsEvolutionary biologyGeneZoologyVirology and Viral DiseasesViral Infections and Vectorsinterferon and immune responses