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Comparative genome size of SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses
| Virus | Genome (nt) | Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Picornavirus (Polio) | 7500 | 15 |
| Retrovirus (HIV) | 9700 | 15 |
| Flavivirus (Dengue) | 10,700 | 10 |
| Togavirus (Chikungunya) | 11,200 | 9 |
| Rhabdovirus (Rabies) | 13,500 | 11 |
| Paramyxovirus (Mumps) | 15,000 | 9 |
| Reovirus (Rotavirus) | 18,500 | 12 |
| Filovirus (Ebola) | 19,000 | 8 |
| Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) | 29,900 | 26 |
