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Detection and molecular characterization of bovine leukemia virus in Philippine cattle.
Archives of virology - 1 Jan 2015
Polat Meripet, Ohno Ayumu, Takeshima Shin-Nosuke, Kim Jiyun, Kikuya Mari, Matsumoto Yuki, Mingala Claro Niegos, Onuma Misao, Aida Yoko
Abstract excerpt
Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is the etiological agent of enzootic bovine leukosis, which is the most common neoplastic disease of cattle. BLV infects cattle worldwide, imposing a severe economic impact on the dairy cattle industry. However, there are no comprehensive studies on the distribution of BLV in the Philippines, and the genetic characteristics of Philippine BLV strains are unknown. Therefore, the aim of...
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