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Bunyavirales is an order of viruses that includes several families of negative-sense RNA viruses. These viruses are known to infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, animals, and plants. They are transmitted primarily through the bite of insects, such as mosquitoes and ticks, but can also be spread through contact with contaminated blood or bodily fluids.

The viruses within the Bunyavirales order are characterized by their segmented genomes, which are composed of a single-stranded RNA molecule. They have a unique replication strategy, where the viral genome is transcribed into a complementary RNA strand that serves as a template for new viral RNA synthesis. This process occurs in the cell's cytoplasm.

Bunyaviruses are typically highly variable, with multiple serotypes and strains within a single family. This variability can make diagnosis and treatment challenging, particularly in cases where the virus has not been previously identified. Some bunyaviruses are associated with severe human diseases, such as hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS).

The transmission of bunyaviruses can vary depending on the specific virus and host population. In general, these viruses are thought to be maintained in nature through a cycle of transmission between their reservoir hosts and the invertebrate vectors that transmit them. Understanding the ecology and epidemiology of bunyaviruses is essential for developing effective control measures to prevent and respond to outbreaks. Further research is needed to improve diagnostics, develop effective treatments, and reduce the impact of these viruses on human health.