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A highly sensitive method for the detection and genotyping of West Nile virus by real-time PCR.
Journal of virological methods - 1 May 2009
Zaayman Dewald, Human Stacey, Venter Marietjie
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In recent years, West Nile virus has been responsible for outbreaks in regions where it has not previously been found. Five genetic lineages with specific geographic distributions exist. Recent outbreaks of WNV associated with the introduction of lineage 1 strains into the western hemisphere, together with the emergence of lineage 2 WNV in Central Europe, has highlighted the potential for spread of pathogenic WNV...
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