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Detection and genotyping of GB virus-C in dromedary camels in the United Arab Emirates.
Veterinary microbiology - 27 Jan 2011
Abu Odeh R O
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GB virus-C/hepatitis G virus (GBV-C/HGV), collectively known as GBV-C, is widely spread and was discovered while searching for a causative agent for non-A-E hepatitis. The aim of this study was to determine the rate of infection and genotypic characteristics of GBV-C in Arabian camels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A total of 22 blood and 8 milk samples from healthy camels were screened using RT-PCR/nested...
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