Here you’ll find 3 Viruses that start with Q, organized from “Quang Binh virus” to “Quaranjavirus”. These entries highlight human relevance, vector-borne and zoonotic patterns, and use in surveillance and research.
Viruses that start with Q are viral species and groups whose common names or genera begin with the letter Q. Notable examples include Quaranjavirus, first linked to ticks and birds, and Quang Binh virus from Vietnam.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Classification, Affects humans?, Symptoms, Transmission, Notes, References, and Last updated.
Name: The official and common virus names are listed so you can quickly identify the entry you need.
Classification: Family and genus are shown to give you taxonomic context and help compare related viruses.
Affects humans?: Yes or No responses include short qualifiers so you know human risk or zoonotic status immediately.
Symptoms: Typical clinical presentations are summarized in five to ten words to help you recognize probable disease patterns.
Transmission: Primary routes are stated concisely so you can understand how the virus spreads and what controls matter.
Notes: Brief context or notable facts are provided to add historical, ecological, or research relevance for your reference.
References: Key sources and links are listed so you can follow up with authoritative reports or primary literature quickly.
Last updated: The date shows currency of information so you know how recent the entries and taxonomic details are.
Viruses that start with Q
| Name | Classification | Affects humans? | Symptoms & Transmission | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaranjavirus | Orthomyxoviridae / Quaranjavirus / unclassified | Yes (zoonotic) | Mild febrile illness or asymptomatic; tick-borne, bird-associated | Genus of orthomyxoviruses named for Quaranfil virus; tick-and-bird associated, contains species detected in humans by serology; limited public-health impact. [ICTV] Last updated: 2026-03-09 |
| Quaranfil virus | Orthomyxoviridae / Quaranjavirus / Quaranfil virus | Yes (zoonotic) | Mild febrile illness or asymptomatic; tick-borne, bird-associated | Tick-associated orthomyxovirus first isolated in Egypt in 1953; serologic evidence of human infection exists but clinical disease is rare. [PubMed] Last updated: 2026-03-09 |
| Quang Binh virus | Flaviviridae / Flavivirus / Quang Binh virus | No (mosquitoes) | No known human symptoms; mosquito-borne (insects) | Mosquito-associated flavivirus first reported from Vietnam; considered likely insect-restricted with no confirmed human disease to date. [PubMed] Last updated: 2026-03-09 |