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Genetic characterisation of Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) strains from feral pigs in the Brazilian Pantanal: An opportunity to reconstruct the history of PCV2 evolution.
Veterinary microbiology - 9 Jul 2015
Franzo Giovanni, Cortey Martí, de Castro Alessandra Marnie Martins Gomes, Piovezan Ubiratan, Szabo Matias Pablo Juan, Drigo Michele, Segalés Joaquim, Richtzenhain Leonardo José
Abstract excerpt
Since its discovery, Porcine circovirus type 2 has emerged as one of the most relevant swine infectious diseases, causing relevant economic losses for the pig industry. While four genotypes were identified, only three (PCV2a, PCV2b and PCV2d) are currently circulating and display a worldwide distribution. Another genotype, PCV2c, has been described only once in Danish archive samples collected between 1980 and...
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