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First National Prevalence in Italian Horse Population and Phylogenesis Highlight a Fourth Sub-Type Candidate of Equine Hepacivirus.
Viruses - 16 Apr 2024
Nardini Roberto, Pacchiarotti Giulia, Svicher Valentina, Salpini Romina, Bellocchi Maria Concetta, Conti Raffaella, Sala Marcello Giovanni, La Rocca Davide, Carioti Luca, Cersini Antonella, Manna Giuseppe, The Equine Hepatic Viruses Consortium, Scicluna Maria Teresa
Abstract excerpt
Equine hepacivirus (EqHV, Flaviviridae, hepacivirus) is a small, enveloped RNA virus generally causing sub-clinical hepatitis with occasional fatalities. EqHV is reported in equids worldwide, but for Italy data are limited. To address this, a survey study was set up to estimate prevalence at a national level and among different production categories (equestrian; competition; work and meat; reproduction) and...
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