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Comparison of complete genome sequences of dog rabies viruses isolated from China and Mexico reveals key amino acid changes that may be associated with virus replication and virulence.
Archives of virology - 1 Jul 2014
Yu Fulai, Zhang Guoqing, Zhong Xiangfu, Han Na, Song Yunfeng, Zhao Ling, Cui Min, Rayner Simon, Fu Zhen F
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Rabies is a global problem, but its impact and prevalence vary across different regions. In some areas, such as parts of Africa and Asia, the virus is prevalent in the domestic dog population, leading to epidemic waves and large numbers of human fatalities. In other regions, such as the Americas, the virus predominates in wildlife and bat populations, with sporadic spillover into domestic animals. In this work,...
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