The virus named Human Meta Pneumovirus (HMPV) spread in China has once again scared the world. This virus, which spread in China, is now spreading its spread in many countries including India. But do you know who names any virus and why diseases ranging from rabbit to parrot fever are named after animals. Today we will tell you the reason behind this.
The world is troubled by the virus
Almost every year some new disease or virus spreads all over the world. However, not all viruses are so dangerous that they affect the whole world. Last time, Covid was the only virus due to which the entire world slowed down. Apart from this, there are many such diseases which pose a threat to humans. Which includes many other diseases including rabbit, parrot fever, bird flu. But does this question come to your mind that who names the viruses and why diseases are named after animals also?
Who names the virus?
Now the question is, who names all the new viruses that emerge around the world? Let us tell you that the new virus is named by virologists and other scientific community. These scientists are part of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Any virus is named by ICTV only. Now you must be wondering how any virus is named. According to the information, any virus is named on the basis of its genetic structure. Not only this, many times the name of the virus is also given on the basis of its form and properties under microscope. The DNA of any virus is kept to facilitate the development of tests, vaccines and medicines.
Why are names named after animals?
Monkey pox, rabbit, parrot fever, bird flu and many other viruses are named after animals. Now you might be wondering why viruses are named after animals. Let us tell you that like humans, animals also suffer from diseases. But sometimes there are some diseases in animals which reach humans. These diseases take the form of viruses and affect a large number of people. Whereas the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses Center names viruses after those animals on the basis of their genetic structure. Which makes it easier to understand the virus.
