Characterization of a new simian immunodeficiency virus strain in a naturally infected <it>Pan troglodytes troglodytes </it>chimpanzee with AIDS related symptoms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Data on the evolution of natural SIV infection in chimpanzees (SIVcpz) and on the impact of SIV on local ape populations are only available for Eastern African chimpanzee subspecies (<it>Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii</it>...

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Main Authors: Aghokeng Avelin F, Tamoufe Ubald, Djoko Cyrille F, Nana Ahmadou, Rousset Dominique, Foupouapouognigni Yacouba, Bibila Godwin, LeBreton Matthew, Nerrienet Eric, Etienne Lucie, Mpoudi-Ngole Eitel, Delaporte Eric, Peeters Martine, Wolfe Nathan D, Ayouba Ahidjo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/8/1/4