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Alpha viruses

Alpha viruses (Alphavirus; synonym: a group A arbovirus) – a sort of viruses of family of togavirus which concerns to ecological group of an arbovirus. Alpha viruses contain one-filamentous RNA; have the spherical shape containing lipids a cover; breed in arthropod carriers; have the hemagglutinating activity. Many alpha viruses are causative agents of diseases of animals and the person.

 
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