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Impact of genetic variation and geographic distribution of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus on infectivity and pig growth.
BMC veterinary research - 27 Mar 2013
Badaoui Bouabid, Grande Roberto, Calza Stefano, Cecere Maria, Luini Mario, Stella Alessandra, Botti Sara
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BACKGROUND: The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a devastating disease for the pig industry. In this study, we analysed the genetic variability of PRRS virus (PRRSV) as well as the relationship between the genetic variability, the geographical and temporal distribution of the PRRSV strains. Moreover, we investigated the association between the glycosylation patterns in PRRSV sequences and...
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