RNA viruses that have their genetic material encoded in the form of single-stranded, negative-sense RNA. Unlike RETROVIRUSES they do not employ DNA intermediates in their life-cycle

Synonyms: Group V Single-Stranded RNA Viruses, Antisense-Strand RNA Viruses, Negative-Sense RNA Viruses, Antisense Strand RNA Viruses, RNA Virus, Negative-Sense, RNA Viruses, Negative-Sense, RNA Viruses, Antisense-Strand, Group V Single Stranded RNA Viruses, Antisense-Strand RNA Virus, Negative Sense RNA Viruses, Negative-Sense RNA Virus