5.3 Viral Classification: ICTV classification, Baltimore Classification and their comparison
Viral Classification | M4S Digital Textbook M4S Microbiology for Students Digital Textbook Virology • Digital Learning Chapter Viral Classification ICTV classification, Baltimore classification, and their comparison. 7 Chapters Virology Student Notes M4S Expand all Collapse all Clear search 0 of 7 chapters opened Jump to a chapter… Contents 1. ICTV Classification 2. ICTV Criteria & Structure 3. Baltimore Classification 4. Seven Baltimore Classes 5. Class I–VII Details 6. ICTV vs Baltimore 7. References 🌐 1. ICTV Classification › Overview The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) is described in the supplied source as the global authority responsible for virus classification and nomenclature. The source states that it was established in 1966 and aims to develop a universal taxonomic framework based on evolutionary relationships. Purpose: ICTV classification provides a formal taxonomic framework for naming and organizing vir...