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Multiple novel and prevalent astroviruses in pigs.
Veterinary microbiology - 5 May 2011
Luo Zhiyao, Roi Stéphanie, Dastor Margaux, Gallice Estelle, Laurin Marc-André, L'homme Yvan
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Knowledge of porcine astrovirus diversity and epidemiology remains limited. We used a broad range PCR approach to investigate the presence and diversity of astroviruses in healthy pigs of different ages on 20 farms and in 3 slaughterhouses situated in the province of Quebec, Canada between 2005 and 2007. Our study unexpectedly revealed remarkable levels of genetic diversity and high prevalence of astroviruses in...
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