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Capripoxvirus G-protein-coupled chemokine receptor: a host-range gene suitable for virus animal origin discrimination.
The Journal of general virology - 1 Aug 2009
Le Goff Christian, Lamien Charles Euloge, Fakhfakh Emna, Chadeyras Amélie, Aba-Adulugba Elexpeter, Libeau Geneviève, Tuppurainen Eeva, Wallace David B, Adam Tajelser, Silber Roland, Gulyaz Velý, Madani Hafsa, Caufour Philippe, Hammami Salah, Diallo Adama, Albina Emmanuel
Abstract excerpt
The genus Capripoxvirus within the family Poxviridae comprises three closely related viruses, namely goat pox, sheep pox and lumpy skin disease viruses. This nomenclature is based on the animal species from which the virus was first isolated, respectively, goat, sheep and cattle. Since capripoxvi...
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