Metagenomic analysis of the ferret fecal viral flora.

Ferrets are widely used as a small animal model for a number of viral infections, including influenza A virus and SARS coronavirus. To further analyze the microbiological status of ferrets, their fecal viral flora was studied using a metagenomics approach. Novel viruses from the families Picorna-, P...

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Main Authors: Saskia L Smits, V Stalin Raj, Minoushka D Oduber, Claudia M E Schapendonk, Rogier Bodewes, Lisette Provacia, Koert J Stittelaar, Albert D M E Osterhaus, Bart L Haagmans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23977082/?tool=EBI