Lyssavirus

**Semantic type:** Virus

**Definition:** A genus of enveloped, bullet or cylindrical shaped viruses in the family Rhabdoviridae. The genome is composed of a linear single-strand of negative sense RNA. Lyssavirus species 1 can be carried by any warm-blooded mammal while species 2-7 have specific hosts. Species in the genus Lyssavirus cause Rabies in humans.

**Synonyms:** - LYSSAVIRUS