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A Mimivirus is a newly discovered species of [[Viruses|viruses]] that have [[Amoeba|Amoeba]] as their main hosts. | |||
A mimivirus is much larger and much more complex than a “normal” virus with a much larger [[genome|genome]]. They may be single or double-stranded and may possess an envelope. | |||
First discovered in 1992 during a [[pneumonia|pneumonia]] outbreak where scientists found that the viruses causing it where very similar to [[gram-positive|gram-positive]] bacteria initially thinking they have discovered a new strand of pneumonia-causing bacteria | |||
First discovered in 1992 during a pneumonia outbreak where scientists found that the viruses causing it where very similar to gram-positive bacteria initially thinking they have discovered a new strand of pneumonia causing bacteria | |||
Named mimivirus which is short for “mimicking microbe” it was finally identified as a virus in 2003. | Named mimivirus which is short for “mimicking microbe” it was finally identified as a virus in 2003. | ||
After Infection the virus replication factory is distinguishable after 1-3 hours and it continues to grow up to 12 hours. | |||
This | This discovery may shed light on the dilemma of whether or not viruses should be considered alive. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:43, 6 December 2017
A Mimivirus is a newly discovered species of viruses that have Amoeba as their main hosts.
A mimivirus is much larger and much more complex than a “normal” virus with a much larger genome. They may be single or double-stranded and may possess an envelope.
First discovered in 1992 during a pneumonia outbreak where scientists found that the viruses causing it where very similar to gram-positive bacteria initially thinking they have discovered a new strand of pneumonia-causing bacteria
Named mimivirus which is short for “mimicking microbe” it was finally identified as a virus in 2003.
After Infection the virus replication factory is distinguishable after 1-3 hours and it continues to grow up to 12 hours.
This discovery may shed light on the dilemma of whether or not viruses should be considered alive.