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Sedoreoviridae ( sedo = smooth) is a family of the order of viruses. Viruses in this family are distinguished by the absence of a turreted protein on the inner to produce a smooth surface.

(2011). 9780123846846, Elsevier. .


Taxonomy
The family contains the following genera:


Characteristics
Like other members of the order, viruses of the Sedoreoviridae family are made of naked, icosahedral capsids containing 10-12 segments of linear double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). The Baltimore System of viral classification categorizes Reovirales in Group III.


Importance
Viruses classified in the Sedoreoviridae family infect a wide range of plants and animals, including some that can infect humans. There is not only the potential of a few of these viruses to cause human disease, but also to reduce the supply of crops and livestock.


Viruses

Genus Cardoreovirus
Eriocheir sinensis reovirus was isolated out of a Chinese mitten crab ( Eriocheir sinensis). No currently known associated disease.


Genus Mimoreovirus
Microsomonas pusilla reovirus was isolated from the marine protist Micromonas pusilla.


Genus Orbivirus
Some infect livestock with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Includes: , African horse sickness virus, Epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus, among others.


Genus Phytoreovirus
Known are plant pathogens causing dwarfism and the formation of tumors. Included: Rice dwarf virus, Rice gall dwarf virus, and Wound tumor virus.


Genus Rotavirus
A-E cause infantile gastroenteritis in humans and farm animals.


Genus Seadornavirus
Many known cause encephalitis in humans. Included: , , and Liao ning virus.

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