Article
Evolution and polymorphism of poliovirus genomes.
Biologicals : journal of the International Association of Biological Standardization - 1 Dec 1993
Crainic R, Kew O
Abstract excerpt
The three poliovirus serotypes are very stable. Breakthrough of the serotype barrier has never been observed in the natural evolution of poliovirus. This serotype stability contrasts with the high level of genomic and phenotypic variability that occurs within the bounds of serotype. The efficient control of poliomyelitis by immunization is based upon type-specific immunity and serotype stability. The development...
Topics
- Animals
- Antigens, Viral
- Biological Evolution
- Capsid
- Genetic Variation
- Genome, Viral
- Humans
- Mutation
- Poliomyelitis
- Poliovirus
- Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral
- Polymorphism, Genetic
