Differentiating between viruses and virus species by writing their names correctly

Arch Virol. 2022 Apr;167(4):1231-1234. doi: 10.1007/s00705-021-05323-4.

Abstract

Following the results of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) Ratification Vote held in March 2021, a standard two-part "binomial nomenclature" is now the norm for naming virus species. Adoption of the new nomenclature is still in its infancy; thus, it is timely to reiterate the distinction between "virus" and "virus species" and to provide guidelines for naming and writing them correctly.

MeSH terms

  • DNA Viruses
  • Viruses* / genetics
  • Viruses, Unclassified*
  • Writing