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Capripox disease in Ethiopia: Genetic differences between field isolates and vaccine strain, and implications for vaccination failure.
Antiviral research - 1 Jul 2015
Gelaye Esayas, Belay Alebachew, Ayelet Gelagay, Jenberie Shiferaw, Yami Martha, Loitsch Angelika, Tuppurainen Eeva, Grabherr Reingard, Diallo Adama, Lamien Charles Euloge
Abstract excerpt
Sheeppox virus (SPPV), goatpox virus (GTPV) and lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) of the genus Capripoxvirus (CaPV) cause capripox disease in sheep, goats and cattle, respectively. These viruses are not strictly host-specific and their geographical distribution is complex. In Ethiopia, where sheep,...
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