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Molecular characterisation and recent evolution of myxoma virus in Spain.
Archives of virology - 1 Jan 2009
Alda Fernando, Gaitero Tania, Suárez Mónica, Doadrio Ignacio
Abstract excerpt
Myxoma virus and the European rabbit are one of the best-studied examples of coevolution of pathogen virulence and host resistance. Since the introduction of the virus in Spain in 1953, a decrease in its virulence has been observed; however, most strains are still considered highly virulent. To determine whether this attenuation is due to molecular differences, and to characterise the field strains in Spain and...
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