Phylogenetic analysis of the wild-type strains of canine distemper virus circulating in the United States

Abstract Background Canine distemper (CD) is a highly contagious, systemic, viral disease of dogs seen worldwide. Despite intensive vaccination in developed countries, recent reports suggest both the re-emergence and increased activity of Canine distemper virus (CDV) worldwide, including the United...

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Main Authors: Eman Anis, Teresa K. Newell, Neil Dyer, Rebecca P. Wilkes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12985-018-1027-2