With a comprehensive total of 190 viruses starting with the letter “W,” this list provides a detailed overview of these diverse pathogens from around the world. Many of these viruses are associated with arthropods like mosquitoes and ticks, while others primarily affect plants or specific animal hosts. Notably, only a small portion affect humans, highlighting the wide range of viral life forms that exist beyond human health.
Explore the full table below to understand the classification, hosts, symptoms, and transmission methods of each virus.
Virus Name This column lists the official name of each virus for easy identification.
Classification Here, you find the virus family and genus or group it belongs to, helping to understand its biological relationships.
Affects Humans? This indicates whether the virus is known to infect humans, important for assessing potential health risks.
Symptoms This column summarizes common symptoms or effects caused by the virus in its primary hosts.
Transmission Method It explains how the virus spreads, such as through mosquitoes, ticks, insects, direct contact, or other routes.
Descripción Provides a brief description giving context about the virus’s discovery, host range, or impact, offering additional insight for each entry.
Viruses that start with W
| Virus Name | Classification | Affects Humans? | Symptoms | Transmission Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasso anphevirus | Phenuiviridae, Anphevirus | No | Unknown | Unknown, likely arthropod-borne |
| Wabum virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wachemo virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Bat-associated |
| Wad Medani virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | Yes | Febrile illness, headache, myalgia (rare) | Tick-borne |
| Waddy Point virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wagga Wagga virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wahanla virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wahroonga virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wai-au virus | Orthomyxoviridae, Thogotovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Unknown, likely arthropod-borne |
| Waibira virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Waikato virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wainuiomata virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wajiq virus | Nairoviridae, Orthonairovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Unknown, likely arthropod-borne |
| Wakayama virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Unknown, likely insect-associated |
| Wakkerstroom virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Walderstown virus | Rhabdoviridae, Vesiculovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Unknown, likely arthropod-borne |
| Wallal virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wallerfield virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wallflower A virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, leaf distortion, stunted growth | Aphid-borne |
| Wallflower mottle virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling, leaf distortion | Aphid-borne |
| Walnut aphid virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects aphids | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Walnut blackline virus | Tombusviridae, Nepovirus | No | Black line at graft union, decline, death | Nematode-borne |
| Walnut bunch virus | Phytoplasma | No | Bunchy growth, yellowing, stunted | Insect vectors (leafhoppers) |
| Walnut leaf blotch associated virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Leaf blotch symptoms (associated with) | Unknown |
| Walnut mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling, leaf distortion | Aphid-borne |
| Walnut ringspot virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Ringspot symptoms | Unknown |
| Wamera virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wanang virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wandoo virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wanowrie virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Warafin virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Waratah virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Waris virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Waroona virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Warrego virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Warren virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Warrigo virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Washingtonia virus A | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely plant-associated | Unknown |
| Wasp anplovirus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects wasps | Unknown, likely wasp-to-wasp |
| Wasp partiti-like virus 1 | Partitiviridae, Partitivirus-like | No | Unknown, likely affects wasps | Unknown, likely vertical or contact |
| Wasp V virus | Iflaviridae, Iflavirus | No | Lethargy, paralysis, death (in wasps) | Contact, vertical |
| Watercress yellow spot virus | Tombusviridae, Tombusvirus | No | Yellow spots on leaves, stunted growth | Mechanical, soil-borne |
| Watermelon chlorotic stunt virus | Geminiviridae, Begomovirus | No | Chlorosis, stunted growth, leaf distortion | Whitefly-borne |
| Watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Crinkled leaves (associated with) | Unknown |
| Watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 2 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Crinkled leaves (associated with) | Unknown |
| Watermelon curly mottle virus | Geminiviridae, Begomovirus | No | Curly, mottled leaves, stunted growth | Whitefly-borne |
| Watermelon golden mosaic virus | Geminiviridae, Begomovirus | No | Golden mosaic, distortion, stunted growth | Whitefly-borne |
| Watermelon leaf crumple virus | Geminiviridae, Begomovirus | No | Leaf crumpling, distortion, stunted growth | Whitefly-borne |
| Watermelon mild mottle virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mild mottling, mosaic | Aphid-borne |
| Watermelon mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, leaf distortion, stunted growth | Aphid-borne |
| Watermelon silver mottle virus | Tospoviridae, Tospovirus | No | Silver mottling, necrosis, stunted growth | Thrips-borne |
| Watermelon virus A | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects watermelon | Unknown |
| Watu virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Weany virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Weifang virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects insects | Unknown, likely insect-associated |
| Welwitschia mirabilis-associated badnavirus | Caulimoviridae, Badnavirus | No | Unknown, likely affects Welwitschia | Unknown, likely mealybug-borne |
| Wenzhou cardiovirus | Picornaviridae, Cardiovirus | No | Unknown, potentially affects animals | Unknown |
| Wenzhou cockle virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects mollusks | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wenzhou fly virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects flies | Unknown, likely fly-to-fly |
| Wenzhou hepe-like virus | Hepeviridae, Hepevirus-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects animals | Unknown |
| Wenzhou picorna-like virus | Picornaviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects various hosts | Unknown |
| Wenzhou sobemo-like virus | Sobemoviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects plants/insects | Unknown |
| West Caucasian bat lyssavirus | Rhabdoviridae, Lyssavirus | No | Neurological symptoms (in bats) | Bite of infected bat |
| West Nile virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | Yes | Fever, headache, body aches; severe cases: encephalitis, meningitis | Mosquito-borne |
| West Point virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Western cherry fruit fly virus | Dicistroviridae, Cripavirus | No | Unknown, likely affects fruit flies | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Western clawed frog polyomavirus 1 | Polyomaviridae, Polyomavirus | No | Unknown, likely affects frogs | Unknown, likely direct contact |
| Western equine encephalitis virus | Togaviridae, Alphavirus | Yes | Fever, headache, lethargy; severe cases: encephalitis | Mosquito-borne |
| Western flower thrips anphevirus | Phenuiviridae, Anphevirus | No | Unknown, likely affects thrips | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Western wheat striate mosaic virus | Rhabdoviridae, Cytorhabdovirus | No | Chlorotic streaking, mosaic, stunted growth | Leafhopper-borne |
| Westway virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wexham virus | Nairoviridae, Orthonairovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Unknown, likely arthropod-borne |
| Whataroa virus | Togaviridae, Alphavirus | Yes | Febrile illness, headache, arthralgia | Mosquito-borne |
| Wheat American striate mosaic virus | Rhabdoviridae, Cytorhabdovirus | No | Chlorotic streaking, mosaic, stunted growth | Leafhopper-borne |
| Wheat anphevirus 1 | Phenuiviridae, Anphevirus | No | Unknown, likely plant-associated | Unknown |
| Wheat chlorotic streak mosaic virus | Rhabdoviridae, Cytorhabdovirus | No | Chlorotic streaks, mosaic, stunted growth | Unknown, potentially soil/vector |
| Wheat dwarf virus | Geminiviridae, Mastrevirus | No | Dwarfism, yellowing, leaf streaking | Leafhopper-borne |
| Wheat eqlavirus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects wheat | Unknown |
| Wheat mottle dwarf virus | Tombusviridae, Tombusvirus | No | Mottling, dwarfism, reduced yield | Unknown, potentially soil-borne |
| Wheat rosette stunt virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Rosette growth, stunted, yellowing | Aphid-borne |
| Wheat spindle streak mosaic virus | Virgaviridae, Bymovirus | No | Yellow streaks, stunted growth | Soil-borne (fungus) |
| Wheat spot mosaic virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Spotting, mosaic, stunted growth | Unknown |
| Wheat streak mosaic virus | Virgaviridae, Tritimovirus | No | Yellow streaking, mosaic, stunted growth | Wheat curl mite-borne |
| Wheat yellow leaf virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Yellowing, necrosis | Aphid-borne |
| Wheat yellow mosaic virus | Virgaviridae, Bymovirus | No | Yellow mosaic, stunted growth | Soil-borne (fungus) |
| White ash mosaic virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Mosaic patterns | Unknown |
| White bryony mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, distortion, stunted growth | Aphid-borne |
| White clover cryptic virus 1 | Partitiviridae, Partitivirus | No | Asymptomatic (latent infection) | Seed-borne |
| White clover cryptic virus 2 | Partitiviridae, Partitivirus | No | Asymptomatic (latent infection) | Seed-borne |
| White clover cryptic virus 3 | Partitiviridae, Partitivirus | No | Asymptomatic (latent infection) | Seed-borne |
| White clover enamovirus 1 | Enamoviridae, Enamovirus | No | Stunted growth, leaf yellowing (mild) | Aphid-borne |
| White clover mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling, leaf distortion | Mechanical, sap-borne |
| White lupin mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling, leaf distortion | Aphid-borne |
| White pine blister rust associated emaravirus | Fimoviridae, Emaravirus | No | Associated with blister rust symptoms | Unknown, potentially mite-borne |
| White rot-associated chrysovirus 1 | Chrysoviridae, Chrysovirus | No | Associated with white rot symptoms | Unknown, potentially vertical |
| White spot syndrome virus | Nimaviridae, Whispovirus | No | Lethargy, anorexia, white spots, death (in crustaceans) | Waterborne, cannibalism, vertical |
| White suckers virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, likely affects fish | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Whitewater Arroyo virus | Bunyaviridae, Orthobunyavirus | Yes | Febrile illness, headache, myalgia | Tick-borne |
| Wild carrot mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling, leaf distortion | Aphid-borne |
| Wild cucumber mosaic virus | Tombusviridae, Tombusvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling, stunted growth | Mechanical, sap-borne |
| Wild potato mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling, leaf distortion | Aphid-borne |
| Wild Vitis virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects grapes | Unknown |
| Wildflower virescent virus | Phytoplasma | No | Virescence, phyllody, stunted growth | Insect vectors (leafhoppers) |
| Willow-cottonwood mosaic virus | Flexiviridae, Potexvirus | No | Mosaic, mottling | Mechanical |
| Wind-borne soil virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, environmental | Wind-borne (in soil) |
| Wineberry latent virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Latent infection (asymptomatic) | Unknown |
| Winter flounder papillomavirus | Papillomaviridae, Papillomavirus | No | Cutaneous papillomas (warts) on fish | Direct contact |
| Winter wheat mosaic virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Mosaic, streaking | Unknown, potentially soil/vector |
| Winton virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wisteria vein mosaic virus | Potyviridae, Potyvirus | No | Vein mosaic, leaf distortion | Aphid-borne |
| Wissota virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Witless Bay virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Tick-borne |
| Wolbachia phage WO | Myoviridae, Bacteriophage | No | Lysis of Wolbachia bacteria | Vertical (bacterial host) |
| Womi virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wongan virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wongabel virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wongal virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wongorr virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wonthaggi virus | Reoviridae, Orbivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wood pigeon circovirus | Circoviridae, Circovirus | No | Feather abnormalities, immunosuppression | Direct contact, fecal-oral |
| Woodchuck hepatitis virus | Hepadnaviridae, Orthohepadnavirus | No | Chronic hepatitis, liver cancer (in woodchucks) | Direct contact, vertical |
| Woodchuck herpesvirus | Herpesviridae, Gammaherpesvirus | No | Lymphoproliferative disease (in woodchucks) | Direct contact |
| Woodhouse’s toad polyomavirus 1 | Polyomaviridae, Polyomavirus | No | Unknown, likely affects toads | Unknown, likely direct contact |
| Woolly monkey sarcoma virus | Retroviridae, Gammaretrovirus | No | Sarcomas (tumors) in monkeys | Direct contact, potentially vertical |
| Woombo virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wooroloo virus | Phenuiviridae, Phlebovirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wound tumor virus | Reoviridae, Phytoreovirus | No | Tumors, stunted growth, leaf deformation | Leafhopper-borne |
| Wuchang cockroach virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects cockroaches | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuchang coot virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects coots | Unknown, likely fecal-oral |
| Wuchang picorna-like virus 1 | Picornaviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects various hosts | Unknown |
| Wuchang spider virus 2 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects spiders | Unknown, likely spider-to-spider |
| Wuchan tombus-like virus 16 | Tombusviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects plants/fungi | Unknown |
| Wuhan aphid virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects aphids | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan beetle virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects beetles | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan carp virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects carp | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan chafer-like virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects chafers | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan Chinese yam virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects Chinese yam | Unknown |
| Wuhan ciliate virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects ciliates | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan chryso-like virus 1 | Chrysoviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects fungi/plants | Unknown |
| Wuhan citrus-associated virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely citrus-associated | Unknown |
| Wuhan cricket virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects crickets | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan dipteran virus 2 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects flies | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan earwig virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects earwigs | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan fish virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects fish | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan flea virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects fleas | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan fly virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects flies | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan freshwater crab virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects crabs | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan freshwater prawn virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects prawns | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan ground-beetle virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects ground beetles | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan heteroptera virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects true bugs | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan house centipede virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects centipedes | Unknown, likely arthropod-to-arthropod |
| Wuhan hymenoptera virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects wasps/bees/ants | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan insect virus 10 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects insects | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan insect virus 16 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects insects | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan insect virus 18 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects insects | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan insect virus 24 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects insects | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan insect virus 5 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects insects | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan insect virus 9 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects insects | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan millipede virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects millipedes | Unknown, likely arthropod-to-arthropod |
| Wuhan mosquito virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects mosquitoes | Unknown, likely mosquito-to-mosquito |
| Wuhan mosquito virus 2 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects mosquitoes | Unknown, likely mosquito-to-mosquito |
| Wuhan mosquito virus 3 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects mosquitoes | Unknown, likely mosquito-to-mosquito |
| Wuhan mosquito virus 4 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects mosquitoes | Unknown, likely mosquito-to-mosquito |
| Wuhan mosquito virus 6 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects mosquitoes | Unknown, likely mosquito-to-mosquito |
| Wuhan odonate virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects dragonflies/damselflies | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan orthoptera virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects grasshoppers/crickets | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan periwinkle virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects periwinkle | Unknown |
| Wuhan planthopper virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects planthoppers | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan pseudoscorpion virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects pseudoscorpions | Unknown, likely arthropod-to-arthropod |
| Wuhan red-clawed crab virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects crabs | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan red-clawed crab virus 2 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects crabs | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan sawfly virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects sawflies | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan shrimp virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects shrimp | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhan silverfish virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects silverfish | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhan spider virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects spiders | Unknown, likely spider-to-spider |
| Wuhan springtail virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects springtails | Unknown, likely arthropod-to-arthropod |
| Wuhan tick virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects ticks | Unknown, likely tick-to-tick |
| Wuhan tick virus 2 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects ticks | Unknown, likely tick-to-tick |
| Wuhan tombus-like virus 19 | Tombusviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects plants/fungi | Unknown |
| Wuhan turtle virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects turtles | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wuhu apple virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects apples | Unknown |
| Wuhu cat virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects cats | Unknown, likely direct contact |
| Wuhu chafer virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects chafers | Unknown, likely insect-to-insect |
| Wuhu tick virus 1 | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects ticks | Unknown, likely tick-to-tick |
| Wuhu turtle virus | Unclassified RNA virus | No | Unknown, likely affects turtles | Unknown, likely waterborne |
| Wutai mosquito virus | Flaviviridae, Flavivirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wyoming virus | Bunyaviridae, Orthobunyavirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Unknown, likely arthropod-borne |
| Wyeomyia virus | Togaviridae, Alphavirus | No | Unknown, not known to cause disease | Mosquito-borne |
| Wēnzhōu tombus-like virus 1 | Tombusviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects plants/fungi | Unknown |
| Wēnzhōu tombus-like virus 2 | Tombusviridae-like | No | Unknown, potentially affects plants/fungi | Unknown |
Descriptions
Wabasso anphevirus
A recently identified RNA virus belonging to the Anphevirus genus. It was discovered through metagenomic studies and is likely associated with arthropods, but its specific host range and pathological effects are not yet well-characterized.
Wabum virus
An arthropod-borne virus isolated from Culex mosquitoes in Australia. It belongs to the Phlebovirus genus, but its pathogenicity in humans or other vertebrates is currently unknown.
Wachemo virus
A novel RNA virus first identified in bats from Ethiopia. Its classification and potential impact on host health are not yet well-characterized, and it is not known to affect humans.
Wad Medani virus
A tick-borne flavivirus first identified in Sudan. While rare, it has been associated with mild febrile illness in humans. It primarily circulates among wild animals and birds.
Waddy Point virus
An Orbivirus belonging to the Reoviridae family, initially isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is primarily associated with arthropods and is not known to cause disease in humans or other vertebrates.
Wagga Wagga virus
An Orbivirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. Similar to Waddy Point virus, it’s primarily an arthropod-associated virus with no known pathogenicity in humans.
Wahanla virus
An Orbivirus discovered in mosquitoes in China. Like other orbiviruses, it circulates in arthropods, and its impact on human or animal health is not yet established.
Wahroonga virus
A mosquito-borne flavivirus identified in Australia. Its host range and pathogenic potential are not well-understood, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Wai-au virus
A virus within the Thogotovirus genus, which typically includes tick-borne viruses. Details about its specific host and symptoms are not widely characterized.
Waibira virus
An arthropod-borne virus discovered in mosquitoes in Uganda. It belongs to the Phlebovirus genus, but its pathogenicity in humans or other vertebrates is currently unknown.
Waikato virus
An Orbivirus isolated from mosquitoes in New Zealand. While related to viruses that can cause animal disease, Waikato virus itself is not known to cause illness in humans or livestock.
Wainuiomata virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in New Zealand. It’s an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Wajiq virus
A newly identified orthonairovirus. Members of this genus include significant human pathogens, but Wajiq virus’s specific impact and transmission are still under investigation.
Wakayama virus
A novel RNA virus discovered in insects. Its classification and any potential effects on human or animal health are currently not characterized.
Wakkerstroom virus
An Orbivirus first isolated from mosquitoes in South Africa. It is primarily associated with arthropods and is not known to cause disease in humans or other vertebrates.
Walderstown virus
A rhabdovirus related to viruses that can infect animals, but Walderstown virus itself is not well-characterized regarding its host range or pathogenicity.
Wallal virus
An Orbivirus identified in Australia. It circulates in mosquitoes and can infect kangaroos, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Wallerfield virus
A mosquito-borne flavivirus from Trinidad. Its host range and pathogenic potential are not well-understood, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Wallflower A virus
A plant virus that infects wallflowers, causing characteristic mosaic patterns and deformities on leaves. It is transmitted by aphids.
Wallflower mottle virus
A plant virus causing mottling and distortion of leaves in wallflowers. It is an economically significant pathogen in horticulture, spread by aphids.
Walnut aphid virus
A virus identified in walnut aphids. It is believed to primarily affect the aphid population and is not known to impact walnut trees or other hosts.
Walnut blackline virus
A plant virus causing a destructive disease in walnuts, especially grafted trees, leading to a dark necrotic line at the graft union and eventual tree decline. It is transmitted by nematodes.
Walnut bunch virus
A phytoplasma (a type of bacteria-like pathogen, often discussed with viruses) causing a disease in walnuts characterized by dense, bunched shoots and overall decline. It is transmitted by insects.
Walnut leaf blotch associated virus
A virus associated with leaf blotch symptoms in walnut trees. Its direct causal role and transmission methods are still under investigation.
Walnut mosaic virus
A plant virus that causes mosaic patterns and other deformities on the leaves of walnut trees. It is primarily transmitted by aphids.
Walnut ringspot virus
A virus associated with ringspot symptoms on walnut leaves. Its classification and precise impact on tree health require further study.
Wamera virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Wanang virus
An arthropod-borne virus isolated from mosquitoes in Papua New Guinea. It belongs to the Phlebovirus genus, but its pathogenicity in humans or other vertebrates is currently unknown.
Wandoo virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Wanowrie virus
An Orbivirus discovered in mosquitoes in India. It circulates in arthropods, and its impact on human or animal health is not yet established.
Warafin virus
A mosquito-borne flavivirus identified in Australia. Its host range and pathogenic potential are not well-understood, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Waratah virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Waris virus
An arthropod-borne virus isolated from mosquitoes in Papua New Guinea. It belongs to the Phlebovirus genus, but its pathogenicity in humans or other vertebrates is currently unknown.
Waroona virus
An Orbivirus identified in Australia. It circulates in mosquitoes and can infect kangaroos, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Warrego virus
An Orbivirus identified in Australia. It circulates in mosquitoes and can infect kangaroos, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Warren virus
An Orbivirus discovered in mosquitoes in Australia. Its specific host range and pathogenicity are not well-characterized, and it’s not known to affect humans.
Warrigo virus
An Orbivirus identified in Australia. It circulates in mosquitoes and can infect kangaroos, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Washingtonia virus A
A newly identified virus associated with Washingtonia palm trees. Its specific effects on the plant and transmission methods require further investigation.
Wasp anplovirus
A virus identified in wasps. It is believed to primarily affect the wasp population and is not known to impact other hosts.
Wasp partiti-like virus 1
A virus with genetic similarities to Partitiviruses, found in wasps. Its specific effects on wasps and potential hosts are not well-characterized.
Wasp V virus
A virus that infects wasps, potentially causing symptoms like lethargy, paralysis, and death within the wasp colony. It plays a role in regulating wasp populations.
Watercress yellow spot virus
A plant virus that causes distinct yellow spots on the leaves of watercress, leading to reduced growth and quality. It is readily transmitted mechanically.
Watermelon chlorotic stunt virus
A significant plant virus that causes severe chlorosis, stunted growth, and distorted leaves in watermelon and other cucurbits. It is transmitted by whiteflies.
Watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 1
A virus found in watermelon plants exhibiting crinkled leaf symptoms. Its direct causal link to the symptoms and transmission methods are under investigation.
Watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 2
Similar to Watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 1, this virus is also identified in watermelons with crinkled leaves, and its full pathogenicity is still being studied.
Watermelon curly mottle virus
A plant virus that causes severe curling and mottling of leaves, along with stunted growth, in watermelon plants. It is transmitted by whiteflies.
Watermelon golden mosaic virus
A devastating plant virus causing bright yellow or golden mosaic patterns, leaf distortion, and severe stunting in watermelon and other cucurbit crops. It is transmitted by whiteflies.
Watermelon leaf crumple virus
A plant virus causing severe crumpling and distortion of leaves, along with stunted growth, in watermelon plants. It is transmitted by whiteflies.
Watermelon mild mottle virus
A plant virus causing mild mottling and mosaic patterns on watermelon leaves. While less severe than some other viruses, it can still reduce fruit quality and yield.
Watermelon mosaic virus
One of the most widespread and economically important plant viruses affecting cucurbits globally. It causes mosaic patterns, leaf malformation, and stunted plant growth.
Watermelon silver mottle virus
A plant virus causing characteristic silver mottling on leaves, necrosis, and stunted growth in watermelon plants. It is transmitted by thrips, particularly the western flower thrips.
Watermelon virus A
A newly identified virus associated with watermelon plants. Its specific effects on the plant and transmission mechanisms are still under research.
Watu virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Weany virus
An Orbivirus discovered in mosquitoes in Australia. Its specific host range and pathogenicity are not well-characterized, and it’s not known to affect humans.
Weifang virus
A novel RNA virus identified through metagenomic sequencing, likely associated with insects. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Welwitschia mirabilis-associated badnavirus
A DNA virus associated with the ancient plant Welwitschia mirabilis. Its specific effects on the plant are under investigation, but badnaviruses are often transmitted by mealybugs.
Wenzhou cardiovirus
A cardiovirus identified through metagenomic studies. While some cardioviruses can infect mammals, the specific pathogenicity and host range of Wenzhou cardiovirus are not well-defined.
Wenzhou cockle virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in cockles from Wenzhou, China. It is believed to primarily affect mollusks, and its impact on human or animal health is not known.
Wenzhou fly virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in flies from Wenzhou, China. It is believed to primarily affect fly populations and is not known to impact other hosts.
Wenzhou hepe-like virus
A virus with genetic similarities to hepeviruses, identified through metagenomic sequencing. Hepeviruses can infect various animals, but this specific virus’s host and pathogenicity are not known.
Wenzhou picorna-like virus
A virus with genetic characteristics resembling picornaviruses, identified through metagenomic studies. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wenzhou sobemo-like virus
A virus with genetic characteristics resembling sobemoviruses, identified through metagenomic studies. Sobemoviruses typically infect plants, but this virus’s specific host and pathogenicity are unknown.
West Caucasian bat lyssavirus
A lyssavirus found in bats in the West Caucasus. While related to rabies virus, it is not known to infect humans, though close contact with infected bats carries a theoretical risk.
West Nile virus
A leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States. Most infected people have no symptoms, but some develop fever, and severe cases can lead to neurological illness.
West Point virus
A mosquito-borne flavivirus first isolated in the United States. Its host range and pathogenic potential are not well-understood, and it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Western cherry fruit fly virus
A virus identified in the Western cherry fruit fly. It is believed to primarily infect the fruit fly and is not known to impact cherry trees or other hosts.
Western clawed frog polyomavirus 1
A polyomavirus identified in Western clawed frogs. Its specific impact on frog health is still under investigation, but polyomaviruses can cause tumors or kidney disease in their hosts.
Western equine encephalitis virus
An arbovirus that can cause neurological disease in horses and humans. Symptoms range from mild fever to severe encephalitis, with children and the elderly being most vulnerable.
Western flower thrips anphevirus
A recently identified RNA virus belonging to the Anphevirus genus, found in western flower thrips. Its specific host range and pathological effects are not yet well-characterized.
Western wheat striate mosaic virus
A plant virus causing distinctive chlorotic streaking and mosaic patterns on wheat leaves, leading to stunted growth and reduced yields. It is transmitted by leafhoppers.
Westway virus
An Orbivirus discovered in mosquitoes in Australia. Its specific host range and pathogenicity are not well-characterized, and it’s not known to affect humans.
Wexham virus
A novel orthonairovirus identified through metagenomic studies. Its specific host range, transmission method, and potential pathogenicity are not yet established.
Whataroa virus
An alphavirus found in New Zealand. It can cause mild febrile illness in humans, characterized by fever, headache, and joint pain. It primarily circulates between mosquitoes and birds.
Wheat American striate mosaic virus
A plant virus causing characteristic chlorotic streaking and mosaic patterns on wheat leaves, leading to stunted growth and significant yield losses. It is transmitted by leafhoppers.
Wheat anphevirus 1
A newly identified RNA virus belonging to the Anphevirus genus, found in wheat. Its specific effects on the plant and transmission mechanisms are still under research.
Wheat chlorotic streak mosaic virus
A plant virus causing distinct chlorotic streaks and mosaic patterns on wheat leaves, leading to reduced growth. Its transmission method is not fully understood.
Wheat dwarf virus
A significant plant virus causing severe dwarfing, yellowing, and streaking of leaves in wheat and other cereals. It is transmitted by leafhoppers.
Wheat eqlavirus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in wheat. Its specific effects on the plant and potential transmission methods are not yet characterized.
Wheat mottle dwarf virus
A plant virus causing mottling and significant dwarfism in wheat plants, leading to reduced crop yields. Its transmission mechanism is not clearly defined.
Wheat rosette stunt virus
A plant virus causing a characteristic “rosette” growth pattern, severe stunting, and yellowing in wheat plants. It is transmitted by aphids.
Wheat spindle streak mosaic virus
A plant virus causing yellowish-green streaks on wheat leaves, especially in cooler temperatures, leading to stunted growth. It is transmitted by the soil-borne fungus Polymyxa graminis.
Wheat spot mosaic virus
A virus associated with spotting and mosaic symptoms on wheat leaves. Its classification and precise impact on plant health require further study.
Wheat streak mosaic virus
A major plant virus causing severe yellow streaking, mosaic patterns, and stunted growth in wheat, leading to significant yield losses. It is transmitted by the wheat curl mite.
Wheat yellow leaf virus
A plant virus causing yellowing and eventual necrosis of wheat leaves, leading to reduced photosynthetic capacity and yield. It is transmitted by aphids.
Wheat yellow mosaic virus
A plant virus causing distinct yellow mosaic patterns on wheat leaves and severe stunted growth. It is transmitted by the soil-borne fungus Polymyxa graminis.
White ash mosaic virus
A virus associated with mosaic patterns on the leaves of white ash trees. Its classification and potential impact on tree health are under investigation.
White bryony mosaic virus
A plant virus causing mosaic patterns, distortion, and stunted growth in white bryony plants. It is transmitted by aphids.
White clover cryptic virus 1
A plant virus that typically causes no obvious symptoms in white clover (cryptic infection). It is primarily transmitted through seeds.
White clover cryptic virus 2
Another cryptic plant virus of white clover, usually causing no noticeable disease symptoms. It is transmitted vertically through seeds.
White clover cryptic virus 3
Similar to other white clover cryptic viruses, this virus is generally asymptomatic and is transmitted through the seeds of infected plants.
White clover enamovirus 1
A plant virus that can cause mild stunting and yellowing in white clover. It is transmitted by aphids in a persistent manner.
White clover mosaic virus
A common plant virus infecting white clover and many other legumes. It causes mosaic patterns, mottling, and leaf distortion, and is easily spread by mechanical means.
White lupin mosaic virus
A plant virus causing mosaic patterns, mottling, and distortion on the leaves of white lupin. It is transmitted by aphids.
White pine blister rust associated emaravirus
A virus found in white pine trees infected with blister rust. Its direct role in the disease and transmission method are under investigation.
White rot-associated chrysovirus 1
A virus associated with the fungal disease white rot, which affects onions and garlic. It likely infects the fungus, potentially altering its virulence.
White spot syndrome virus
A highly virulent and devastating virus affecting shrimp and other crustaceans. It causes rapid mortality and characteristic white spots on the exoskeleton, leading to massive aquaculture losses.
White suckers virus
A novel flavivirus identified in white sucker fish. Its specific effects on fish health and potential for wider transmission are currently unknown.
Whitewater Arroyo virus
An orthobunyavirus identified in California. It is a cause of febrile illness in humans, with symptoms including fever, headache, and muscle aches, transmitted by ticks.
Wild carrot mosaic virus
A plant virus that infects wild carrots and other members of the Apiaceae family, causing mosaic patterns and deformities on leaves. It is transmitted by aphids.
Wild cucumber mosaic virus
A plant virus that infects wild cucumber and other cucurbits. It causes mosaic patterns, mottling, and can stunt plant growth.
Wild potato mosaic virus
A plant virus that infects wild potatoes, causing mosaic patterns, mottling, and distortion of leaves. It is transmitted by aphids.
Wild Vitis virus 1
A newly identified virus associated with wild grapevines (Vitis species). Its specific effects on the plant and potential transmission methods are not yet characterized.
Wildflower virescent virus
A phytoplasma (bacteria-like pathogen) causing “virescence” (greening of flowers) and “phyllody” (leaf-like flower parts) in wildflowers. It is transmitted by leafhoppers.
Willow-cottonwood mosaic virus
A plant virus that infects willow and cottonwood trees, causing mosaic patterns and mottling on leaves. It is generally spread through mechanical means.
Wind-borne soil virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in wind-borne soil samples. Its specific host, pathogenicity, and ecological role are currently uncharacterized.
Wineberry latent virus
A virus found in wineberry plants that typically causes no obvious symptoms, meaning it is a latent infection. Its transmission method is not well-characterized.
Winter flounder papillomavirus
A papillomavirus that causes benign tumor-like growths (papillomas or warts) on the skin of winter flounder. It primarily affects the fish.
Winter wheat mosaic virus
A virus associated with mosaic and streaking symptoms in winter wheat. Its classification and precise impact on plant health require further study.
Winton virus
A mosquito-borne flavivirus identified in Australia. Its host range and pathogenic potential are not well-understood, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Wisteria vein mosaic virus
A plant virus causing characteristic mosaic patterns and vein clearing on the leaves of wisteria plants. It is transmitted by aphids.
Wissota virus
A mosquito-borne flavivirus first isolated in the United States. Its host range and pathogenic potential are not well-understood, and it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Witless Bay virus
A phlebovirus isolated from ticks in Canada. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Wolbachia phage WO
A bacteriophage (virus that infects bacteria) that infects Wolbachia bacteria, which are common endosymbionts of insects. It helps regulate Wolbachia populations.
Womi virus
An arthropod-borne virus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It belongs to the Phlebovirus genus, but its pathogenicity in humans or other vertebrates is currently unknown.
Wongan virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Wongabel virus
An Orbivirus discovered in mosquitoes in Australia. Its specific host range and pathogenicity are not well-characterized, and it’s not known to affect humans.
Wongal virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Wongorr virus
An Orbivirus identified in Australia. It circulates in mosquitoes and can infect kangaroos, but it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Wonthaggi virus
An Orbivirus discovered in mosquitoes in Australia. Its specific host range and pathogenicity are not well-characterized, and it’s not known to affect humans.
Wood pigeon circovirus
A circovirus that infects wood pigeons, potentially causing feather abnormalities and immunosuppression, leading to susceptibility to other infections.
Woodchuck hepatitis virus
A hepadnavirus closely related to human hepatitis B virus, causing chronic hepatitis and liver cancer in woodchucks. It is a significant model for human hepatitis research.
Woodchuck herpesvirus
A herpesvirus that infects woodchucks, potentially causing lymphoproliferative disease. It is a common infection in woodchuck populations.
Woodhouse’s toad polyomavirus 1
A polyomavirus identified in Woodhouse’s toads. Its specific impact on toad health is still under investigation.
Woolly monkey sarcoma virus
A retrovirus that causes aggressive sarcomas (cancers of connective tissue) in woolly monkeys. It is a model for understanding retroviral oncogenesis.
Woombo virus
An arthropod-borne virus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It belongs to the Phlebovirus genus, but its pathogenicity in humans or other vertebrates is currently unknown.
Wooroloo virus
A phlebovirus isolated from mosquitoes in Australia. It is an arthropod-borne virus with no known association with human or animal disease.
Wound tumor virus
A plant virus causing galls or tumors on various plant parts, stunted growth, and leaf deformities. It is transmitted by leafhoppers.
Wuchang cockroach virus
A novel RNA virus identified in cockroaches from Wuchang, China. It is believed to primarily affect cockroach populations.
Wuchang coot virus
A novel RNA virus identified in coots from Wuchang, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuchang picorna-like virus 1
A virus with genetic characteristics resembling picornaviruses, identified through metagenomic studies in Wuchang. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wuchang spider virus 2
A novel RNA virus identified in spiders from Wuchang, China. It is believed to primarily affect spider populations.
Wuchan tombus-like virus 16
A virus with genetic characteristics resembling tombusviruses, identified through metagenomic studies in Wuchang. Tombusviruses typically infect plants.
Wuhan aphid virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in aphids from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect aphid populations.
Wuhan beetle virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in beetles from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect beetle populations.
Wuhan carp virus
A novel RNA virus identified in carp from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhan chafer-like virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in chafers from Wuhan, China, resembling other insect viruses. Its specific host effects are not yet characterized.
Wuhan Chinese yam virus
A novel RNA virus identified in Chinese yam from Wuhan, China. Its specific effects on the plant are not yet characterized.
Wuhan ciliate virus
A novel RNA virus identified in ciliates (single-celled organisms) from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects are not yet characterized.
Wuhan chryso-like virus 1
A virus with genetic characteristics resembling chrysoviruses, identified through metagenomic studies in Wuhan. Chrysoviruses typically infect fungi.
Wuhan citrus-associated virus
A novel RNA virus identified in association with citrus trees in Wuhan, China. Its specific effects on citrus are not yet characterized.
Wuhan cricket virus
A novel RNA virus identified in crickets from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect cricket populations.
Wuhan dipteran virus 2
A novel RNA virus identified in dipteran insects (flies) from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect fly populations.
Wuhan earwig virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in earwigs from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect earwig populations.
Wuhan fish virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in fish from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhan flea virus
A novel RNA virus identified in fleas from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect flea populations.
Wuhan fly virus
A novel RNA virus identified in flies from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect fly populations.
Wuhan freshwater crab virus
A novel RNA virus identified in freshwater crabs from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhan freshwater prawn virus
A novel RNA virus identified in freshwater prawns from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhan ground-beetle virus
A novel RNA virus identified in ground beetles from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect ground beetle populations.
Wuhan heteroptera virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in true bugs (Heteroptera) from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect insect populations.
Wuhan house centipede virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in house centipedes from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect centipede populations.
Wuhan hymenoptera virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in hymenopteran insects (wasps, bees, ants) from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect insect populations.
Wuhan insect virus 10
A novel RNA virus identified in various insects from Wuhan, China. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wuhan insect virus 16
A novel RNA virus identified in various insects from Wuhan, China. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wuhan insect virus 18
A novel RNA virus identified in various insects from Wuhan, China. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wuhan insect virus 24
A novel RNA virus identified in various insects from Wuhan, China. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wuhan insect virus 5
A novel RNA virus identified in various insects from Wuhan, China. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wuhan insect virus 9
A novel RNA virus identified in various insects from Wuhan, China. Its specific host range and disease potential are currently uncharacterized.
Wuhan millipede virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in millipedes from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect millipede populations.
Wuhan mosquito virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in mosquitoes from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect mosquito populations.
Wuhan mosquito virus 2
A novel RNA virus identified in mosquitoes from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect mosquito populations.
Wuhan mosquito virus 3
A novel RNA virus identified in mosquitoes from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect mosquito populations.
Wuhan mosquito virus 4
A novel RNA virus identified in mosquitoes from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect mosquito populations.
Wuhan mosquito virus 6
A novel RNA virus identified in mosquitoes from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect mosquito populations.
Wuhan odonate virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in odonates (dragonflies/damselflies) from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect insect populations.
Wuhan orthoptera virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in orthopteran insects (grasshoppers, crickets) from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect insect populations.
Wuhan periwinkle virus
A novel RNA virus identified in periwinkle plants from Wuhan, China. Its specific effects on the plant are not yet characterized.
Wuhan planthopper virus
A novel RNA virus identified in planthoppers from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect planthopper populations.
Wuhan pseudoscorpion virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in pseudoscorpions from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect pseudoscorpion populations.
Wuhan red-clawed crab virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in red-clawed crabs from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhan red-clawed crab virus 2
Another novel RNA virus identified in red-clawed crabs from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhan sawfly virus
A novel RNA virus identified in sawflies from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect sawfly populations.
Wuhan shrimp virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in shrimp from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhan silverfish virus
A novel RNA virus identified in silverfish from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect silverfish populations.
Wuhan spider virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in spiders from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect spider populations.
Wuhan springtail virus
A novel RNA virus identified in springtails from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect springtail populations.
Wuhan tick virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in ticks from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect tick populations.
Wuhan tick virus 2
Another novel RNA virus identified in ticks from Wuhan, China. It is believed to primarily affect tick populations.
Wuhan tombus-like virus 19
A virus with genetic characteristics resembling tombusviruses, identified through metagenomic studies in Wuhan. Tombusviruses typically infect plants.
Wuhan turtle virus
A novel RNA virus identified in turtles from Wuhan, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhu apple virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in apples from Wuhu, China. Its specific effects on the plant are not yet characterized.
Wuhu cat virus
A novel RNA virus identified in cats from Wuhu, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wuhu chafer virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in chafers from Wuhu, China. It is believed to primarily affect chafer populations.
Wuhu tick virus 1
A novel RNA virus identified in ticks from Wuhu, China. It is believed to primarily affect tick populations.
Wuhu turtle virus
A novel RNA virus identified in turtles from Wuhu, China. Its specific host effects and transmission are not yet characterized.
Wutai mosquito virus
A mosquito-borne flavivirus identified in China. Its host range and pathogenic potential are not well-understood, and it is not known to cause disease in humans.
Wyoming virus
An orthobunyavirus identified in Wyoming. Its specific host range and pathogenicity are not well-characterized, and it’s not known to affect humans.
Wyeomyia virus
An alphavirus isolated from mosquitoes. It is primarily associated with arthropods and has no known association with human or animal disease.
Wēnzhōu tombus-like virus 1
A virus with genetic characteristics resembling tombusviruses, identified through metagenomic studies in Wenzhou. Tombusviruses typically infect plants.
Wēnzhōu tombus-like virus 2
Another virus with genetic characteristics resembling tombusviruses, identified through metagenomic studies in Wenzhou. Tombusviruses typically infect plants.