Genus: Vesivirus
Family: Caliciviridae
Genus: Vesivirus
Distinguishing features
Viruses in this genus form a distinct clade within the family Caliciviridae (Figure 4. Caliciviridae). ORF2 encodes the major capsid protein that is translated as a larger precursor protein before cleavage into the mature VP1, a feature that appears unique to this genus.