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High genetic diversity and adaptive potential of two simian hemorrhagic fever viruses in a wild primate population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Bailey Adam L, Lauck Michael, Weiler Andrea, Sibley Samuel D, Dinis Jorge M, Bergman Zachary, Nelson Chase W, Correll Michael, Gleicher Michael, Hyeroba David, Tumukunde Alex, Weny Geoffrey, Chapman Colin, Kuhn Jens H, Hughes Austin L, Friedrich Thomas C, Goldberg Tony L, O'Connor David H
Abstract excerpt
Key biological properties such as high genetic diversity and high evolutionary rate enhance the potential of certain RNA viruses to adapt and emerge. Identifying viruses with these properties in their natural hosts could dramatically improve disease forecasting and surveillance. Recently, we discovered two novel members of the viral family Arteriviridae: simian hemorrhagic fever virus (SHFV)-krc1 and SHFV-krc2,...
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