Microbiology - Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV)

The Infectious Bronchitis Virus is an enveloped RNA virus.

Properties

• Pleomorphic, but mostly rounded, "enveloped" virus with spikes on its surface.
• Contains a single stranded, positive sense RNA genome.
• Family: Coronaviridae
• Rather fragile virus, infectivity of the virus is easily lost emphasizing the need to properly handle live vaccines.
• Able to withstand pH ranges of pH 2 – 12 depending on the strain, temperature and time of exposure
• Inactivated after 15 minutes at  56°C and after 90 minutes at 45°C
• Sensitive to most common disinfectants