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Geographical Distribution and Genetic Diversity of Bank Vole Hepaciviruses in Europe.
Viruses - 28 Jun 2021
Schneider Julia, Hoffmann Bernd, Fevola Cristina, Schmidt Marie Luisa, Imholt Christian, Fischer Stefan, Ecke Frauke, Hörnfeldt Birger, Magnusson Magnus, Olsson Gert E, Rizzoli Annapaola, Tagliapietra Valentina, Chiari Mario, Reusken Chantal, Bužan Elena, Kazimirova Maria, Stanko Michal, White Thomas A, Reil Daniela, Obiegala Anna, Meredith Anna, Drexler Jan Felix, Essbauer Sandra, Henttonen Heikki, Jacob Jens, Hauffe Heidi C, Beer Martin, Heckel Gerald, Ulrich Rainer G
Abstract excerpt
The development of new diagnostic methods resulted in the discovery of novel hepaciviruses in wild populations of the bank vole (Myodes glareolus, syn. Clethrionomys glareolus). The naturally infected voles demonstrate signs of hepatitis similar to those induced by hepatitis C virus (HCV) in humans. The aim of the present research was to investigate the geographical distribution of bank vole-associated...
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