This list includes 31 Viruses that start with B, from “B virus” to “Bwamba virus”. These viruses vary from common human pathogens to zoonotic agents and are studied in diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance.

Viruses that start with B are a diverse group of pathogens found in humans, animals, and plants. Notable examples include Borna disease virus, historically linked to neurological outbreaks in horses and studied since the early 20th century.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Classification, Affects humans?, Symptoms, Transmission, Notes, References, Last updated.

Name: The official virus name and common aliases, helping you quickly identify which organism the row describes.

Classification: Shows ICTV family, genus, and species when available, letting you see taxonomic context at a glance.

Affects humans?: States Yes or No with a brief qualifier like ‘zoonotic’ or ‘opportunistic’, clarifying human relevance.

Symptoms: Lists common and typical symptoms in five to ten words, so you can recognize likely clinical presentations.

Transmission: Summarizes the principal transmission route in concise terms, helping you quickly understand how the virus commonly spreads.

Notes: Short remarks on reservoirs, notable outbreaks, or clinical relevance to add practical context for clinicians and researchers.

References: Cites primary sources like ICTV, CDC, WHO, or PubMed entries so you can verify and read further.

Last updated: Date of the most recent update, letting you assess currency of the information at a glance.

Viruses that start with B

Descriptions