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Origin and evolution of Nipah virus.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Mar 2016
Lo Presti Alessandra, Cella Eleonora, Giovanetti Marta, Lai Alessia, Angeletti Silvia, Zehender Gianguglielmo, Ciccozzi Massimo
Abstract excerpt
Nipah virus, member of the Paramyxoviridae family, is classified as a Biosafety Level-4 agent and category C priority pathogen. Nipah virus disease is endemic in south Asia and outbreaks have been reported in Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Bangladesh. Bats of the genus Pteropus appear to be the natural reservoir of this virus. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity of Nipah virus, to...
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