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Evidence of unique genotypes of beak and feather disease virus in southern Africa.
Journal of virology - 1 Sept 2004
Heath Livio, Martin Darren P, Warburton Louise, Perrin Mike, Horsfield William, Kingsley Chris, Rybicki Edward P, Williamson Anna-Lise
Abstract excerpt
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), caused by Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV), is the most significant infectious disease in psittacines. PBFD is thought to have originated in Australia but is now found worldwide; in Africa, it threatens the survival of the indigenous endangered Cape parrot and the vulnerable black-cheeked lovebird. We investigated the genetic diversity of putative BFDVs from...
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