Classification of viruses for information retrieval

Abstract

A computer file, which may be consulted and updated online, has been compiled of all plant and animal viruses at present recognized. The data is arranged according to type of nucleic acid present and method of replication (Baltimore classification). An alphabetic list gives family, subgroup, etc., together with synonyms. A coded subset of viruses of veterinary importance is being devised for use in diagnostic surveys. The file is being incorporated with an ‘in‐house’ current awareness system thesaurus.

Citation

Fidler, S.J. (1981), "Classification of viruses for information retrieval", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 33 No. 4, pp. 141-142. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb050781