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Genetic analysis of porcine circovirus type 2 from pigs affected with PMWS in Chile reveals intergenotypic recombination.
Virology journal - 4 Oct 2017
Neira Victor, Ramos Natalia, Tapia Rodrigo, Arbiza Juan, Neira-Carrillo Andrónico, Quezada Manuel, Ruiz Álvaro, Bucarey Sergio A
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BACKGROUND: Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a very small, non-enveloped and icosahedral virus, with circular single stranded DNA genome. This virus is the most ubiquitous and persistent pathogen currently affecting the swine industry worldwide. PCV2 has been implicated as the major causative agent of postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS), a disease which is characterized by severe...
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