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Characterization of Enteroviruses from non-human primates in cameroon revealed virus types widespread in humans along with candidate new types and species.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2014
Sadeuh-Mba Serge Alain, Bessaud Maël, Joffret Marie-Line, Endegue Zanga Marie-Claire, Balanant Jean, Mpoudi Ngole Eitel, Njouom Richard, Reynes Jean-Marc, Delpeyroux Francis, Rousset Dominique
Abstract excerpt
Enteroviruses (EVs) infecting African Non-Human Primates (NHP) are still poorly documented. This study was designed to characterize the genetic diversity of EVs among captive and wild NHP in Cameroon and to compare this diversity with that found in humans. Stool specimens were collected in April 2008 in NHP housed in sanctuaries in Yaounde and neighborhoods. Moreover, stool specimens collected from wild NHP from...
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