The Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in “Nonendemic” Regions of Zambia (1989–2015): Implications for Disease Prevention and Control

The Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in “Nonendemic” Regions of Zambia (1989–2015): Implications for Disease Prevention and Control

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral hemorrhagic disease of swine. In Zambia, ASF was first reported in 1912 in Eastern Province and is currently believed to be endemic in that province only. Strict quarantine measures implemented at the Luangwa River Bridge, the only su...

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Main Authors: Edgar Simulundu, Caesar H. Lubaba, Juanita van Heerden, Masahiro Kajihara, Liywalii Mataa, Herman Moses Chambaro, Yona Sinkala, Samuel Munalula Munjita, Hetron Mweemba Munang’andu, King Shimumbo Nalubamba, Kenny Samui, Girja Shanker Pandey, Ayato Takada, Aaron S. Mweene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Asfarviridae
African swine fever
domestic pigs
phylogenetic analysis
molecular epidemiology
Zambia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/9/236

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