No evidence for transmission of SIVwrc from western red colobus monkeys (<it>piliocolobus badius badius</it>) to wild west african chimpanzees (<it>pan troglodytes verus</it>) despite high exposure through hunting

No evidence for transmission of SIVwrc from western red colobus monkeys (<it>piliocolobus badius badius</it>) to wild west african chimpanzees (<it>pan troglodytes verus</it>) despite high exposure through hunting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses (SIVs) are the precursors of Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIVs) which have lead to the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic. By studying SIVs in wild primates we can better understand the circulation of thes...

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Main Authors: Liegeois Florian, Formenty Pierre, Kücherer Claudia, Boesch Christophe, Locatelli Sabrina, Leendertz Siv Aina J, Ayouba Ahidjo, Peeters Martine, Leendertz Fabian H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/11/24

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