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Characterization of foot-and-mouth disease virus from outbreaks in Ecuador during 2009-2010 and cross-protection studies with the vaccine strain in use in the region.
Vaccine - 26 Oct 2011
Maradei Eduardo, Perez Beascoechea Claudia, Malirat Viviana, Salgado Gustavo, Seki Cristina, Pedemonte Andrea, Bonastre Paula, D'Aloia Ricardo, La Torre José L, Mattion Nora, Rodríguez Toledo Jorge, Bergmann Ingrid E
Abstract excerpt
During the years 2009 and 2010 relevant epidemic waves of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) serotype O occurred in Ecuador, representing a great drawback for the last stages of the ongoing eradication program in South America. This study describes the molecular and antigenic characterizations of 29 isolates collected from various regions in the country and their relationship to the vaccine strain. The phylogenetic...
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