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Cumulative mutations in the genome of Echovirus 6 during establishment of a chronic infection in precursors of glial cells.
Virus genes - 1 Jan 2005
Beaulieux Frederik, Zreik Youssef, Deleage Christelle, Sauvinet Valerie, Legay Vincent, Giraudon Pascale, Kean Katherine M, Lina Bruno
Abstract excerpt
Although Enteroviruses are mainly described as responsible for acute diseases, their role in severe chronic pathology has been also established. Echovirus 6-like sequences have been detected by PCR analysis in central nervous system specimens from patients presenting with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. These findings suggested a persistent infection with viruses that underwent, genetic changes precluding viral...
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