There are at present 20 recognized families of viruses that contain viruses of humans or animals.
Historically, properties used most often in classification derive from electron microscopic examination e.g. virion morphology, structure and dimensions, and presence or absence of an envelope.
Additional characterization is supplied by the type and nature of the genomic nucleic acid.
A few of the more common animal viruses will be illustrated.
To get more information and detailed images of each virus, as well as colour diagrams, CLICK on the title of the virus.
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Molluscum contagiosum virus
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Rift Valley fever virus
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© Copyright Dr Linda M Stannard, 1995
This page was written by Dr Linda Stannard, on behalf of the Division of Medical Virology, UCT.
In Memory of Dr Linda Stannard, 10 May 1942 - 17 October 2016
For re-use of and queries about Dr Stannard's images, please contact Dr Stephen Korsman at stephen.korsman@uct.ac.za.
Recipient of Key Resource Award
