Genome Organization and Replication Genomic nucleic acid infectious. Genome replicates in cytoplasm. Virions found mature in cytoplasm. Antigenic Properties Serological Relationships Virus elicits distinct antigen determinants on envelope and spikes. That are corresponding to each of the major structural glycoproteins.
Protective immunity is induced in form of complement independent neutralizing antibodies.
Biological Properties Symptoms and Host Range Host of virus belongs to the Domain Eucarya. Host of virus belongs to the Kingdom Animalia. Class Mammalia and Aves. Order Primates, Carnivora, Perissodactyla, Artiodactyla, Rodentia, and Lagomorphia. Transmission Transmitted by means not involving a vector.