A gel-based PCR method to differentiate sheeppox virus field isolates from vaccine strains
Background Sheeppox (SPP) and goatpox (GTP) caused by sheeppox virus (SPPV) and goatpox virus (GTPV), respectively of the genus Capripoxvirus in the family Poxviridae, are severely afflicting small ruminants’ production systems in Africa and Asia.
Tesfaye Rufael Chibssa +12 more
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Low dose influenza virus challenge in the ferret leads to increased virus shedding and greater sensitivity to oseltamivir [PDF]
Ferrets are widely used to study human influenza virus infection. Their airway physiology and cell receptor distribution makes them ideal for the analysis of pathogenesis and virus transmission, and for testing the efficacy of anti-influenza ...
Dove, Brian K. +35 more
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A mixed vaccine against peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and capripox infection was investigated in Northern Cameroon. The vaccine strains were the attenuated PPRV/75/1 strain for PPR and the RM 65 strain for Capripox disease.
Zoyem, N. +2 more
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Tomato chocolàte virus: a new plant virus infecting tomato and a proposed member of the genus Torradovirus [PDF]
A new virus was isolated from a tomato plant from Guatemala showing necrotic spots on the bases of the leaves and chocolate-brown patches on the fruits.
Verbeek, M. +11 more
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Three broad modalities in the natural history of vertically acquired hepatitis C virus infection.
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the natural history of vertically acquired hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. METHODS: We performed a large, multicenter, prospective study of children born to HCV-infected women in Europe. Children were considered to
European Paediatric Hepatitis C. Virus Network +1 more
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A novel broad-spectrum treatment for respiratory virus infections : influenza-based defective interfering virus provides protection against pneumovirus infection in vivo [PDF]
Respiratory viruses represent a major clinical burden. Few vaccines and antivirals are available, and the rapid appearance of resistant viruses is a cause for concern.
Edworthy, Nicole Lynn +11 more
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Vaccinia virus replication is not affected by APOBEC3 family members [PDF]
Background: The APOBEC3G protein represents a novel innate defense mechanism against retroviral infection. It facilitates the deamination of the cytosine residues in the single stranded cDNA intermediate during early steps of retroviral infection.
Sutter Gerd +17 more
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Inhibitors of the interferon response enhance virus replication in vitro. [PDF]
This work was supported by the University of St Andrews (CSA, CES) and the Wellcome Trust (grant 087751/A/08/Z) (RER).Virus replication efficiency is influenced by two conflicting factors, kinetics of the cellular interferon (IFN) response and induction ...
Richard E. Randall +8 more
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Field trials for assessment of live attenuated Neethling and sheep pox virus vaccine in cattle [PDF]
Lumpy skin disease (LSDV) is of significant economic impact for the cattle industry in Africa, Middle East and Egypt. The disease is spreading aggressively posing threats to cattle industry.
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BACKGROUND: Risk factors for mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) are poorly quantified. METHODS: We conducted a European multicenter prospective study of HCV-infected pregnant women and their infants.
LANARI, MARCELLO +1 more
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