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Molecular detection of Porcine astrovirus in Sichuan Province, China
6 Jan 2016
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Porcine astrovirus (PoAstV) is widely distributed worldwide, and is highly prevalent among piglets with or without diarrhea, existing as at least five distinct lineages (PoAstV1-PoAstV5) within the genus Mamastrovirus. However, our knowledge of the diversity and epidemiology of PoAstV in China is limited. RESULTS: In this study, fecal samples from 21/120 (17.5 %) domestic pigs, including 18/100 (18 %)...
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