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Identification and characterization of multiple porcine astrovirus genotypes in Hunan province, China.
Archives of virology - 1 Apr 2017
Xiao Chao-Ting, Luo Zhang, Lv Sun-Liang, Opriessnig Tanja, Li Run-Cheng, Yu Xing-Long
Abstract excerpt
Astroviruses (AstVs) can infect a variety of hosts, including mammalian and avian species, and are commonly associated with enteric infections. Recently, mammalian AstVs have been linked to extra-intestinal manifestations, including neurologic disorders in humans, cattle and minks, demonstrating zoonotic potential. So far, five porcine AstV (PAstV) genotypes have been identified, with PAstV1, PAstV2, PAstV3 and...
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