Can Plant Viruses Cross the Kingdom Border and Be Pathogenic to Humans?

Phytoviruses are highly prevalent in plants worldwide, including vegetables and fruits. Humans, and more generally animals, are exposed daily to these viruses, among which several are extremely stable. It is currently accepted that a strict separation exists between plant and vertebrate viruses rega...

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Main Authors: Fanny Balique, Hervé Lecoq, Didier Raoult, Philippe Colson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/4/2074