NCIt definition : A genus of enveloped, bullet or cylindrical shaped viruses in the family Rhabdoviridae.
The genome is composed of a linear single-strand of negative sense RNA. Lyssavirus
species 1 can be carried by any warm-blooded mammal while species 2-7 have specific
hosts. Species in the genus Lyssavirus cause Rabies in humans.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any viral organism that can be assigned to the genus Lyssavirus.;