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The Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in "Nonendemic" Regions of Zambia (1989-2015): Implications for Disease Prevention and Control.
Viruses - 23 Aug 2017
Simulundu Edgar, Lubaba Caesar H, van Heerden Juanita, Kajihara Masahiro, Mataa Liywalii, Chambaro Herman Moses, Sinkala Yona, Munjita Samuel Munalula, Munang'andu Hetron Mweemba, Nalubamba King Shimumbo, Samui Kenny, Pandey Girja Shanker, Takada Ayato, Mweene Aaron S
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African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral hemorrhagic disease of swine. In Zambia, ASF was first reported in 1912 in Eastern Province and is currently believed to be endemic in that province only. Strict quarantine measures implemented at the Luangwa River Bridge, the only surface outlet from Eastern Province, appeared to be successful in restricting the disease. However, in 1989, an...
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