👉 The term "ascunsovirus" refers to a type of virus that belongs to the family of coronaviruses and is closely related to other coronavirus families, such as SARS-CoV-2 (SARS-CoV). They are characterized by their spherical shape and genome organization. The virus can infect animals and humans alike, causing respiratory infections, which are often caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).
