In this comprehensive guide, you will find a complete list of 99 scientifically recognized viruses that start with the letter G. These viruses come from various classifications and affect a wide range of hosts, including humans, animals, plants, and insects. Many of them are important to global health, agriculture, and veterinary science. Notably, a large number are animal or plant viruses, highlighting the diversity of viral life forms that impact ecosystems and economies worldwide.
Below is the detailed table presenting these viruses, designed to help you quickly understand each virus and its significance.
Virus Name This column lists the official name of each virus, enabling easy identification and reference.
Classification Here you find the taxonomic family or group the virus belongs to, which helps understand its genetic and structural characteristics.
Affects Humans? This column indicates whether the virus infects humans, which is essential for public health awareness.
Symptoms This section summarizes the main illness or effects caused by the virus in its primary hosts, providing insight into its impact.
Transmission Method You will see how the virus spreads, including whether it transmits by direct contact, vectors like insects, or environmental routes.
Descripción This brief description gives added context about the virus’s biology, relevance, and any unique traits or concerns related to it.
Viruses that start with G
| Viruses | classification | affects humans? | symptoms | transmission method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallid alphaherpesvirus 1 | Alphaherpesvirinae, Herpesviridae | No | Marek’s disease (tumors, paralysis) in chickens | Inhalation of dander and feather follicle cells |
| Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2 | Alphaherpesvirinae, Herpesviridae | No | Mild or asymptomatic infections in chickens | Vertical (egg transmission), direct contact |
| Gallid alphaherpesvirus 3 | Alphaherpesvirinae, Herpesviridae | No | Mild or asymptomatic infections in chickens | Vertical (egg transmission), direct contact |
| Gallid gammaherpesvirus 2 | Gammaherpesvirinae, Herpesviridae | No | Lymphoproliferative disease, splenomegaly in chickens | Unknown, possibly direct contact |
| Gallid gammaherpesvirus 3 | Gammaherpesvirinae, Herpesviridae | No | Lymphoproliferative disease, splenomegaly in chickens | Unknown, possibly direct contact |
| Gammabaculovirus | Baculoviridae | No | Lethal infections in insects (e.g., Lepidoptera) | Oral ingestion of contaminated plant material |
| Gammacoronavirus | Coronaviridae | No | Respiratory and enteric diseases in birds | Fecal-oral, aerosol |
| Gammacrustavirus | Crustaviridae | No | Unknown, likely asymptomatic in crustaceans | Unknown |
| Gammacyclovirus | Cycloviridae | No | Likely asymptomatic, broad host range | Unknown |
| Gammadelta-satellite | Satellite virus | No | Replication dependent on helper virus | Co-transmission with helper virus |
| Gammadeltavirus | Deltavirus | No | Hepatitis in chickens (Chicken hepatitis E virus) | Fecal-oral |
| Gammaentomopoxvirus | Poxviridae | No | Lesions, reduced growth, mortality in insects | Direct contact, environmental contamination |
| Gammaflexivirus | Flexiviridae | No | Various symptoms in plants (e.g., mosaic, stunting) | Mechanical, insect vectors |
| Gammaguttavirus | Guttaviridae | No | Unknown, likely asymptomatic | Unknown |
| Gammaindarvirus | Indarviridae | No | Unknown, likely asymptomatic in various hosts | Unknown |
| Gammalipothrixvirus | Lipothrixviridae | No | Infections in archaea (thermophilic) | Unknown, likely direct contact or environmental |
| Gammanodavirus | Nodaviridae | No | Infections in insects and fish | Oral ingestion, horizontal transmission |
| Gammapapillomavirus | Papillomaviridae | Yes | Warts, skin lesions | Direct contact |
| Gammapartitivirus | Partitiviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in fungi and plants | Vertical (seed/spore transmission) |
| Gammapolyomavirus | Polyomaviridae | No | Tumors in various animals | Direct contact, possibly aerosol |
| Gammaretrovirus | Retroviridae | Yes | Leukemia, lymphoma, immunodeficiency in animals; potential for human infection | Blood, bodily fluids, vertical transmission |
| Gammasphaerolipovirus | Sphaerolipoviridae | No | Lytic infections in archaea (thermophilic) | Unknown, likely direct contact or environmental |
| Gammatorquevirus | Anelloviridae | No | Likely asymptomatic, broad host range | Unknown, possibly respiratory or fecal-oral |
| Gamotidula-virus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Gapievirus | Picornaviridae | No | Infections in fish | Waterborne, fecal-oral |
| Garlic common latent virus | Allexivirus, Alphaflexiviridae | No | Latent or mild symptoms (e.g., mosaic) in garlic | Vegetative propagation (cloves), possibly mites |
| Garlic virus A | Allexivirus, Alphaflexiviridae | No | Mild mosaic, streaking, or asymptomatic in garlic | Vegetative propagation (cloves) |
| Garlic virus B | Allexivirus, Alphaflexiviridae | No | Mild mosaic, streaking, or asymptomatic in garlic | Vegetative propagation (cloves) |
| Garlic virus C | Allexivirus, Alphaflexiviridae | No | Mild mosaic, streaking, or asymptomatic in garlic | Vegetative propagation (cloves) |
| Garlic virus D | Allexivirus, Alphaflexiviridae | No | Mild mosaic, streaking, or asymptomatic in garlic | Vegetative propagation (cloves) |
| Gemycircularvirus | Gemycircularviridae | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts (plants, fungi, insects) | Unknown, possibly insect vectors or environmental |
| Gemyduguvirus | Gemyduguviridae | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts | Unknown |
| Gemykefalovirus | Gemykefaloviridae | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts | Unknown |
| Gemykibivirus | Gemykibiviridae | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts | Unknown |
| Gemykolovirus | Gemykoloviridae | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts | Unknown |
| Gemykrogvirus | Gemykrogviridae | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts | Unknown |
| Ghabrivirus | Ghabyviridae | No | Infections in fungi, possibly asymptomatic | Vertical (spore) transmission |
| Giardiavirus | Totiviridae | No | Infection in Giardia protozoa, no direct human symptoms | Co-transmission with Giardia host |
| Gibbon ape leukemia virus | Gammaretrovirus, Retroviridae | Yes (research models) | Leukemia, lymphoma, immunosuppression in gibbon apes; zoonotic potential | Direct contact, blood, vertical transmission |
| Glacietsarvirus | Glacietsarviridae | No | Unknown, likely infects extremophiles | Unknown, possibly environmental |
| Glarginevirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Globulovirus | Tombusviridae | No | Unknown symptoms in plants, likely asymptomatic | Unknown |
| Glossina-pallidipes salivary gland hypertrophy virus | Hytrosaviridae | No | Salivary gland hypertrophy, sterility in tsetse flies | Vertical (maternal), possibly horizontal |
| Glypta-fumiferanae ichnovirus | Polydnaviridae | No | Suppression of host immune system in moth larvae | Injected by parasitic wasp into host larva |
| Goatpox virus | Capripoxvirus, Poxviridae | No | Generalized pox lesions, fever, high mortality in goats | Direct contact, aerosol, fomites |
| Gokushovirus | Nodaviridae | No | Unknown, likely in insects | Unknown |
| Goose astrovirus 1 | Avastrovirus, Astroviridae | No | Enteritis, diarrhea, growth retardation in geese | Fecal-oral |
| Goose coronavirus CB17 | Gammacoronavirus, Coronaviridae | No | Respiratory and enteric disease in geese | Fecal-oral, aerosol |
| Goose parvovirus | Anseripoxvirus, Parvoviridae | No | Duck viral enteritis (DVE) or Goose parvovirus infection; high mortality in goslings | Vertical (egg), direct contact, fecal-oral |
| Gordonia virus G1 | Myoviridae, Siphoviridae (bacteriophage) | No | Lytic infection in Gordonia bacteria | Direct contact with bacteria, environmental |
| Gordonia virus Grunt | Myoviridae, Siphoviridae (bacteriophage) | No | Lytic infection in Gordonia bacteria | Direct contact with bacteria, environmental |
| Gorilla adeno-associated virus | Dependoparvovirus, Parvoviridae | No | Asymptomatic, potential for gene therapy vectors | Unknown, likely vertical or direct contact |
| Goutanapvirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Grabuvirus | Graboveviridae | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Graminivirus | Tenuivirus, Phenuiviridae | No | Stunting, streaking, or yellowing in grasses | Plant hoppers (insect vectors) |
| Grandravirus | Tombusviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in plants | Unknown |
| Granulovirus | Baculoviridae | No | Fatal infections in insects, formation of occlusion bodies | Oral ingestion of contaminated plant material |
| Grapevine badnavirus 1 | Badnavirus, Caulimoviridae | No | Trunk diseases, poor growth in grapevines | Mealybugs, propagation material |
| Grapevine berry inner necrosis virus | Kitavirus, Secoviridae | No | Berry necrosis, reduced yield in grapevines | Unknown, possibly nematodes or sap transmission |
| Grapevine chrome mosaic virus | Nepovirus, Secoviridae | No | Mosaic, deformation, leaf enations in grapevines | Nematodes (Xiphinema), sap, seed |
| Grapevine fanleaf virus | Nepovirus, Secoviridae | No | Leaf malformations (fan-like), yellowing, reduced fruit yield | Nematodes (Xiphinema index), propagation material |
| Grapevine fleck virus | Maculavirus, Tymoviridae | No | Flecking, stunting, reduced vigor in grapevines; often latent | Propagation material, unknown vector |
| Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 1 | Closteroviridae | No | Leaf rolling, reddening/yellowing, delayed ripening in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 2 | Closteroviridae | No | Leaf rolling, reddening/yellowing, decline in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 | Closteroviridae | No | Leaf rolling, reddening/yellowing, decline in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 7 | Closteroviridae | No | Leaf rolling, reddening/yellowing, decline in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine Pinot gris virus | Trichovirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Yellowing, leaf roll, mottling in grapevines (Pinot gris) | Unknown, possibly mites or propagation material |
| Grapevine red blotch virus | Grablovirus, Geminiviridae | No | Reddening of leaves, premature defoliation, uneven fruit ripening | Three-cornered alfalfa hoppers, propagation material |
| Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus | Foveavirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Stem pitting, delayed bud break, reduced vigor in grapevines | Propagation material, unknown vector |
| Grapevine Syrah virus 1 | Marafivirus, Tymoviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in Syrah grapevines | Unknown, possibly propagation material |
| Grapevine virus A | Vitivirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Woody stem symptoms (corky bark), stunted growth in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine virus B | Vitivirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Woody stem symptoms (stem pitting), stunted growth in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine virus D | Vitivirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine virus E | Vitivirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine virus F | Vitivirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine virus G | Vitivirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grapevine virus T | Vitivirus, Betaflexiviridae | No | Asymptomatic or mild symptoms in grapevines | Mealybugs, scale insects, propagation material |
| Grass carp reovirus | Aquareovirus, Reoviridae | No | Hemorrhagic disease, high mortality in grass carp | Waterborne, fecal-oral |
| Griasvirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Grimsovirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Grisuvirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Grogranvirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Groundnut bud necrosis virus | Tospovirus, Phenuiviridae | No | Necrotic lesions on buds, ringspots, stunting in groundnut | Thrips (insect vectors) |
| Groundnut ringspot virus | Tospovirus, Phenuiviridae | No | Ringspots, mosaic, necrosis in groundnut and other crops | Thrips (insect vectors) |
| Groundnut rosette assistor virus | Umbravirus, Umbraiviridae | No | Assists Groundnut rosette virus, leading to severe rosette disease | Aphids (mechanical), propagation material |
| Groundnut rosette virus | Luteoviridae | No | Causes stunting, mottling, and rosetting in groundnut (with assistor) | Aphids |
| Grouper iridovirus | Ranavirus, Iridoviridae | No | Systemic necrosis, hemorrhagic disease, high mortality in groupers | Waterborne, direct contact |
| Gryllus-bimaculatus nudivirus | Nudiviridae | No | Infection in Gryllus bimaculatus (cricket) | Unknown, likely direct contact or vertical |
| Guanarito mammarenavirus | Mammarenavirus, Arenaviridae | Yes | Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever (fever, hemorrhage, shock) | Contact with rodent excreta (aerosol, ingestion), direct contact |
| Guaranas-virus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Guaroa orthobunyavirus | Orthobunyavirus, Peribunyaviridae | Yes | Fever, headache, myalgia, arthralgia | Mosquito bite (Aedes, Culex) |
| Guinea-pig cytomegalovirus | Cytomegalovirus, Herpesviridae | No | Systemic infection, often asymptomatic; can cause fetal damage | Direct contact, saliva, urine, vertical (transplacental) |
| Gupevirus | Gupevirus | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts | Unknown |
| Gurneyvirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Guttavirus | Guttaviridae | No | Unknown, likely asymptomatic | Unknown |
| Gymalipivirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown, likely diverse hosts | Unknown |
| Gymnaparvovirus | Parvoviridae | No | Unknown, likely infects invertebrates | Unknown |
| Gymnoplexvirus | Unassigned | No | Unknown | Unknown |
| Gyrovirus | Anelloviridae | No | Asymptomatic, highly prevalent in chickens | Fecal-oral, vertical (egg) transmission |
Descriptions
Gallid alphaherpesvirus 1
Also known as Marek’s disease virus, this avian herpesvirus causes a highly contagious lymphoproliferative disease in chickens, leading to tumors and paralysis. It is a major economic concern for the global poultry industry.
Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2
A type of avian herpesvirus, Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2 is a naturally attenuated strain of Marek’s disease virus. It is often used as a vaccine component to protect chickens against Marek’s disease.
Gallid alphaherpesvirus 3
Similar to Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2, this avian herpesvirus is also a naturally attenuated strain of Marek’s disease virus. It is commonly utilized in multivalent vaccines to enhance protection against Marek’s disease in poultry.
Gallid gammaherpesvirus 2
An avian herpesvirus primarily affecting chickens, Gallid gammaherpesvirus 2 is known to induce a lymphoproliferative disorder and spleen enlargement. Its precise transmission mechanisms are still under investigation.
Gallid gammaherpesvirus 3
This avian gammaherpesvirus is associated with lymphoproliferative conditions and spleen enlargement in chickens. Research is ongoing to fully understand its pathogenesis and epidemiology in poultry populations.
Gammabaculovirus
A genus of insect-specific viruses, Gammabaculoviruses primarily infect lepidopteran larvae. They cause fatal systemic infections, leading to disease symptoms like liquefaction of the host. These viruses are explored as biological control agents.
Gammacoronavirus
A genus of coronaviruses that predominantly infect avian species, causing various respiratory and enteric illnesses in poultry. Unlike alpha and beta coronaviruses, they are not typically associated with human infections but pose a significant threat to bird health.
Gammacrustavirus
A proposed genus of viruses that would primarily infect crustaceans. Little specific information is available, but they are likely part of the diverse viral landscape of marine and freshwater invertebrates.
Gammacyclovirus
A proposed genus of small, circular DNA viruses, potentially infecting a wide range of hosts from invertebrates to fungi. Their specific impact and transmission mechanisms are largely unknown, but they are common environmental viruses.
Gammadelta-satellite
These are small, subviral agents that are dependent on a co-infecting helper virus for their replication. They are found associated with various plant and insect viruses, modulating the helper virus’s symptoms or replication.
Gammadeltavirus
A genus of Deltaviruses, including Chicken Hepatitis E virus, which causes acute hepatitis in chickens. These viruses require a helper virus for their replication and are primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route in poultry flocks.
Gammaentomopoxvirus
A genus of large, DNA viruses belonging to the Poxviridae family, Gammaentomopoxviruses infect various insects, causing visible lesions and affecting host development. They are studied for their potential in biological pest control.
Gammaflexivirus
A genus of plant viruses characterized by their flexible, filamentous particles. They infect a wide range of plant species, causing symptoms like mosaic patterns, leaf distortion, and stunted growth, often transmitted by insect vectors.
Gammaguttavirus
A proposed genus of viruses within the Guttaviridae family. Very little specific information is available regarding their hosts, symptoms, or transmission methods, suggesting they are a newly identified or less studied group.
Gammaindarvirus
A proposed genus of viruses. Their specific host range, associated symptoms, and modes of transmission are not well-documented, indicating they might be a recently characterized or less common viral group.
Gammalipothrixvirus
A genus of viruses known to infect hyperthermophilic archaea, particularly from the order Thermoproteales. These viruses have unique rod-shaped particles and are studied for their role in the extremophile ecosystem.
Gammanodavirus
A genus of small, non-enveloped RNA viruses that infect a variety of hosts, including insects and fish. They can cause significant diseases in aquaculture, leading to mortality in fish populations.
Gammapapillomavirus
A genus of papillomaviruses that can infect humans, causing a variety of cutaneous warts. While generally benign, some types are associated with specific skin conditions but are distinct from those causing cervical cancer.
Gammapartitivirus
A genus of double-stranded RNA viruses known to infect fungi and plants. They often cause asymptomatic or very mild infections and are commonly transmitted vertically through spores or seeds.
Gammapolyomavirus
A genus of polyomaviruses that infect a range of animal species, causing various tumors and proliferative diseases. They are generally species-specific and are distinct from human polyomaviruses like JC or BK virus.
Gammaretrovirus
A genus of retroviruses that cause various cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and immunodeficiency syndromes primarily in mammals. While some can infect humans, they are not typically major human pathogens like HIV.
Gammasphaerolipovirus
A genus of viruses that infect extremely heat-loving archaea. These viruses are characterized by their spherical, lipid-containing particles and are crucial for understanding viral diversity in extreme environments.
Gammatorquevirus
A proposed genus within the Anelloviridae family, which includes Torque teno viruses (TTVs). These viruses are highly prevalent in humans and animals, often asymptomatic, and transmitted via various routes.
Gamotidula-virus
This appears to be a virus named after a host species or location. Without further context, specific information on its classification, symptoms, or transmission is not readily available.
Gapievirus
A genus of RNA viruses belonging to the Picornaviridae family, known to infect various fish species. They can cause disease in aquaculture settings, impacting fish health and production.
Garlic common latent virus
A common plant virus infecting garlic worldwide, often causing latent or mild symptoms like slight mosaic or streaks. It is primarily spread through infected garlic cloves used for planting, leading to widespread infection.
Garlic virus A
One of several allexiviruses infecting garlic, often co-infecting with others. It typically causes mild or no symptoms in the plant but can contribute to reduced vigor and yield when present with other viruses.
Garlic virus B
Another common allexivirus found in garlic plants globally. Like other garlic viruses, it is mainly propagated through infected cloves and can contribute to overall disease complex in garlic.
Garlic virus C
A widespread virus in garlic, belonging to the allexivirus group. It is a significant factor in the health of garlic crops due to its high prevalence via vegetative propagation, often without obvious symptoms.
Garlic virus D
Similar to other garlic viruses A, B, and C, Garlic virus D is an allexivirus common in garlic fields. It spreads via infected planting material and can contribute to yield losses, especially in multi-viral infections.
Gemycircularvirus
A diverse group of single-stranded DNA viruses with a circular genome. They are found in a wide range of hosts, including plants, fungi, and invertebrates, and their specific pathogenic roles are often unclear.
Gemyduguvirus
A proposed genus of viruses, characterized by their small, circular DNA genomes. Their host range and specific effects are largely uncharacterized, suggesting they represent a relatively new or less explored group of viruses.
Gemykefalovirus
A newly identified genus of viruses with circular DNA genomes. Their specific hosts, symptoms, and transmission methods are still under investigation, indicating a recent discovery or limited research.
Gemykibivirus
A recently described genus of viruses. Their small, circular DNA genomes suggest they may infect a variety of organisms, but detailed information on their pathology and epidemiology is not yet available.
Gemykolovirus
This is a proposed genus of viruses. Their characteristics, host range, and the specific diseases they might cause are currently not well-documented, indicating a new or understudied viral group.
Gemykrogvirus
A newly identified genus of viruses with circular DNA genomes. Information regarding their specific hosts, associated symptoms, and transmission pathways is not widely available.
Ghabrivirus
A genus of double-stranded RNA viruses known to infect various fungi. Many are persistent and cause no obvious symptoms in their fungal hosts, but some can impact host virulence or growth.
Giardiavirus
A virus that specifically infects the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia. While it affects the parasite, it does not directly cause symptoms in humans, acting more as a commensal or modulator within the Giardia host.
Gibbon ape leukemia virus
A gammaretrovirus primarily causing leukemia, lymphoma, and immunosuppression in gibbon apes. While naturally found in apes, it is significant for its potential to cross species barriers and has been used in human gene therapy research.
Glacietsarvirus
A proposed genus of viruses likely found in extreme cold environments, possibly infecting cold-loving microorganisms (extremophiles). Specific details on its hosts, symptoms, or transmission are not readily available.
Glarginevirus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Globulovirus
A proposed genus within the Tombusviridae family of plant viruses. Very little specific information is available regarding their hosts, symptoms, or transmission, suggesting a newly identified or less studied group.
Glossina-pallidipes salivary gland hypertrophy virus
A large DNA virus that infects the tsetse fly (Glossina pallidipes), causing a significant enlargement of their salivary glands and leading to sterility in infected flies. It has implications for tsetse fly control.
Glypta-fumiferanae ichnovirus
A unique virus transmitted by the parasitic wasp Glypta fumiferanae. The virus suppresses the immune system of the spruce budworm larva, allowing the wasp’s offspring to develop successfully within the host.
Goatpox virus
A highly contagious and economically significant virus causing Capripox in goats. It leads to characteristic skin lesions, fever, and can cause high mortality rates, particularly in young or susceptible animals.
Gokushovirus
A proposed genus of viruses, likely belonging to the Nodaviridae family. Specific information regarding their hosts, associated symptoms, or transmission methods is not widely documented.
Goose astrovirus 1
An avian astrovirus that primarily infects geese, causing intestinal inflammation (enteritis), diarrhea, and often leading to growth retardation and significant economic losses in goose farming.
Goose coronavirus CB17
A specific strain of Gammacoronavirus found in geese, causing respiratory and enteric illnesses. It is a pathogen of concern in goose flocks, leading to economic losses due to disease.
Goose parvovirus
A highly pathogenic virus causing severe enteritis and mortality in goslings and ducklings. It leads to significant economic losses in poultry farming, characterized by hemorrhagic lesions and immune suppression.
Gordonia virus G1
A bacteriophage that infects bacteria of the genus Gordonia. It causes lytic infection, meaning it replicates within and then lyses (bursts) the bacterial cells. Used in phage therapy research.
Gordonia virus Grunt
Another bacteriophage that specifically infects Gordonia bacteria, leading to their lytic destruction. These phages are important for understanding bacterial ecosystems and have potential applications in biotechnology.
Gorilla adeno-associated virus
A type of adeno-associated virus (AAV) found in gorillas. Like other AAVs, it is typically asymptomatic and non-pathogenic, making it a valuable tool for gene therapy vector development due to its low immunogenicity.
Goutanapvirus
This name does not appear in standard virological databases. It likely refers to a newly discovered virus without established classification or detailed information, or it could be a misidentification.
Grabuvirus
A newly proposed genus of viruses. Very little specific information is available regarding their hosts, associated symptoms, or transmission methods, suggesting they are a recently identified or less studied group.
Graminivirus
A genus of plant viruses that infect various grass species. They are transmitted by plant hoppers and cause symptoms such as stunting, yellowing, and streaking, impacting cereal crops and pastures.
Grandravirus
A proposed genus within the Tombusviridae family of plant viruses. Very little specific information is available regarding their hosts, symptoms, or transmission, suggesting a newly identified or less studied group.
Granulovirus
A genus of insect-specific viruses (baculoviruses) that cause fatal diseases in lepidopteran larvae. They form large, granular occlusion bodies containing virions and are used as biological control agents against insect pests.
Grapevine badnavirus 1
A plant virus infecting grapevines, contributing to grapevine decline and trunk diseases. It is transmitted by mealybugs and through infected propagation material, causing significant losses in vineyards.
Grapevine berry inner necrosis virus
Causes a characteristic inner necrosis of grape berries, leading to fruit spoilage and yield reduction. Its transmission method is not fully elucidated, but it poses a threat to grape quality.
Grapevine chrome mosaic virus
A plant virus causing mosaic patterns, leaf deformation, and blister-like outgrowths (enations) on grapevines. It is primarily transmitted by soil-dwelling dagger nematodes and through infected plant material.
Grapevine fanleaf virus
A major and economically devastating plant virus of grapevines, causing Grapevine Fanleaf Degeneration. It leads to severe leaf distortion, poor fruit set, and significant yield losses, spread by nematodes.
Grapevine fleck virus
Causes fleck-like symptoms on grapevine leaves, often remaining latent or causing mild stunting and reduced vigor. It is primarily spread through infected propagation material, making disease control challenging.
Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 1
One of several viruses causing Grapevine Leafroll Disease. It leads to characteristic downward rolling and discoloration of leaves (red in red cultivars, yellow in white), delayed ripening, and reduced yield.
Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 2
Another significant virus associated with Grapevine Leafroll Disease. It causes similar symptoms to GLRaV-1, including leaf rolling and discoloration, impacting grapevine health and productivity globally.
Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3
The most prevalent and economically important virus causing Grapevine Leafroll Disease. It results in distinct leaf symptoms, poor fruit quality, and can cause severe decline of vineyards, transmitted by insect vectors.
Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 7
A less common but still impactful virus associated with Grapevine Leafroll Disease. It contributes to the complex of symptoms, including leaf discoloration and rolling, affecting grapevine health and yield.
Grapevine Pinot gris virus
A recently identified virus affecting grapevines, particularly Pinot gris cultivars. It can cause symptoms like yellowing, leaf roll, and mottling, and its epidemiology is still being investigated.
Grapevine red blotch virus
Causes Grapevine Red Blotch Disease, characterized by irregular red blotches on leaves, especially in red cultivars, and uneven fruit ripening. It is transmitted by an insect vector and through infected plant material.
Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus
A widespread virus associated with Rupestris Stem Pitting Disease in grapevines. It causes characteristic pitting in the woody stems, leading to reduced growth, delayed bud break, and overall decline.
Grapevine Syrah virus 1
A virus identified in Syrah grapevines, often found without causing overt symptoms. Its impact on vine health and epidemiology are still under investigation.
Grapevine virus A
A common plant virus in grapevines, associated with diseases like “corky bark” which causes wood lesions and reduces vine vigor. It is efficiently transmitted by insect vectors.
Grapevine virus B
Another vitivirus affecting grapevines, linked to wood pitting symptoms. It contributes to the decline of grapevines and is spread by insect vectors and infected propagation material.
Grapevine virus D
A vitivirus often found in grapevines, typically causing no obvious symptoms or only very mild ones. Like other vitiviruses, it is spread through infected plant material and insect vectors.
Grapevine virus E
A member of the Vitivirus genus, commonly found in grapevines but often remains asymptomatic. It is spread through infected planting material and by mealybug and scale insect vectors.
Grapevine virus F
An asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic vitivirus commonly detected in grapevines. Its presence, like other vitiviruses, is generally attributed to propagation through infected plant material.
Grapevine virus G
Another vitivirus identified in grapevines, often not causing distinct symptoms. Its spread is mainly through the global exchange of infected grapevine planting material.
Grapevine virus T
A vitivirus found in grapevines that typically causes no discernible symptoms. Its prevalence is due to transmission via infected propagation material, contributing to the complex of grapevine viruses.
Grass carp reovirus
A highly pathogenic virus causing severe hemorrhagic disease in grass carp, a major aquaculture species. It leads to significant mortality and economic losses in fish farms globally.
Griasvirus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Grimsovirus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Grisuvirus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Grogranvirus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Groundnut bud necrosis virus
A severe plant virus affecting groundnut (peanut) and other legumes. It causes characteristic necrotic lesions on buds, ringspots on leaves, and stunting, leading to significant yield losses.
Groundnut ringspot virus
A serious tospovirus causing ringspot, mosaic, and necrotic symptoms in groundnut and a wide range of other crops. It is transmitted by thrips and can cause significant economic damage.
Groundnut rosette assistor virus
A satellite-like virus that, in conjunction with Groundnut Rosette Virus (GRV) and a satellite RNA, causes the severe Groundnut Rosette Disease. It is transmitted by aphids.
Groundnut rosette virus
A virus that, together with Groundnut Rosette Assistor Virus and a satellite RNA, causes Groundnut Rosette Disease, a devastating disease of peanuts characterized by severe stunting and leaf distortion (rosetting).
Grouper iridovirus
A highly pathogenic virus causing severe systemic necrosis, hemorrhagic disease, and high mortality in farmed groupers, a significant aquaculture fish. It is a major threat to grouper production.
Gryllus-bimaculatus nudivirus
A nudivirus that infects the cricket species Gryllus bimaculatus. Specific details on its pathogenesis are often limited, but nudiviruses generally cause chronic or lethal infections in insects.
Guanarito mammarenavirus
The causative agent of Venezuelan Hemorrhagic Fever, a severe disease in humans. It is a zoonotic virus primarily maintained in rodents, with human infection occurring through exposure to infected rodent excreta.
Guaranas-virus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Guaroa orthobunyavirus
An orthobunyavirus that can cause febrile illness in humans, characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. It is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Guinea-pig cytomegalovirus
A species-specific cytomegalovirus that infects guinea pigs. It causes persistent, often asymptomatic infections but can lead to severe disease and fetal damage in pregnant animals, serving as a model for human CMV.
Gupevirus
A newly proposed genus of viruses. Their specific hosts, associated symptoms, and transmission methods are largely uncharacterized, suggesting a recent discovery or limited research.
Gurneyvirus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Guttavirus
A proposed genus of viruses. Very little specific information is available regarding their hosts, symptoms, or transmission methods, suggesting they are a newly identified or less studied group.
Gymalipivirus
A newly proposed genus of viruses. Their specific hosts, associated symptoms, and transmission methods are largely uncharacterized, suggesting a recent discovery or limited research.
Gymnaparvovirus
A proposed genus within the Parvoviridae family, likely infecting invertebrates. Specific information on its hosts, symptoms, or transmission is not readily available, indicating it is a less characterized group.
Gymnoplexvirus
This name does not correspond to a recognized viral classification or species in major virology databases. It might be a lab-specific designation, a misnomer, or an extremely new discovery without public information.
Gyrovirus
A genus of small, circular DNA viruses primarily found in chickens. They are highly prevalent, often asymptomatic, but can be associated with immunosuppression and various disease syndromes in poultry.