Duck tembusu virus

Duck Tembusu virus (DTMIV) is a single-strand positive sense RNA virus that is classified as a member of the Flavivirus genus within the Flaviviridae family. The virus was first identified in 2010 in China. Outbreaks of DTMIV occurred in layer and breeder ducks in Thailand in 2013.

Taxonomy

  • Order: Unclassified
  • Family: Flaviviridae
  • Genus: Flavivirus

Hosts

  • ducks