Nelson Bay orthoreovirus, often called Nelson Bay virus (NBV) is a novel double-stranded RNA orthoreovirus species first isolated from a flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) near Nelson Bay in New South Wales, Australia.Gard G, Compans RW. Structure and cytopathic effects of Nelson Bay virus. J Virol. 1970 Jul;6(1):100–6.
Virology
Genome
The NBV has a morphology similar to other orthoreoviruses, but has a much more rapid cytopathic effect.
See also Bat virome Double-stranded RNA viruses Oncolytic virus Orphan virus Xi River virus
References
External links MicrobiologyBytes—Reoviruses Viralzone: Orthoreovirus