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Superinfection Exclusion Is an Active Virus-Controlled Function That Requires a Specific Viral Protein
8 Mar 2012
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Superinfection exclusion, a phenomenon in which a preexisting viral infection prevents a secondary infection with the same or a closely related virus, has been described for various viruses, including important pathogens of humans, animals, and plants. The phenomenon was initially used to test the relatedness of plant viruses. Subsequently, purposeful infection with a mild isolate has been implemented as a...
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