Strain-Dependent Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) Entry and Replication in T-Lymphoblasts

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is the etiological agent of PCV2-associated diseases (PCVAD). PCV2 targets lymphoblasts, and pigs suffering from PCVAD display lymphocyte depletion in lymphoid tissues. PCV2 infection of lymphoblasts has not been studied. Here, the replication cycle of PCV2 (abortion...

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Main Authors: Ruifang Wei, Nicolaas Van Renne, Hans J. Nauwynck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/11/9/813