What virus has a naked capsid?
Rotavirus
Many different viruses have naked capsids, which are composed solely of protein and lack an envelope around the capsid. Some examples of viruses with naked capsids include:
1. Adenovirus: a common cause of respiratory infections, gastrointestinal illness, and conjunctivitis.
2. Enterovirus: a group of viruses that cause a wide range of illnesses, including hand, foot, and mouth disease, meningitis, and myocarditis.
3. Norovirus: a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, or stomach flu.
4. Papillomavirus: a virus that can cause warts and certain types of cancers, including cervical cancer.
5. Rotavirus: a leading cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children.
6. Hepatitis A virus: a viral infection that affects the liver and is transmitted through contaminated food or water.
These are just a few examples of viruses with naked capsids. The absence of an envelope around the capsid makes these viruses more resistant to some disinfectants and more vulnerable to certain types of immune responses, compared to viruses with envelope.
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