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Identification of a novel subtype of feline immunodeficiency virus in a population of naturally infected felines in the Brazilian Federal District.
Virus genes - 1 Jun 2013
Marçola T G, Gomes C P C, Silva P A, Fernandes G R, Paludo G R, Pereira R W
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The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a retrovirus that is found worldwide, and it can be assigned to six subtypes (A, B, C, D, E, and a putative subtype F) based on sequencing analysis of the env and gag genes. Subtypes A and B are the most common worldwide. In Brazil, several authors have isolated only subtype B, and its prevalence differs markedly among investigated populations. Blood samples from 200...
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