Successful infection of BALB/c mice by a swine hepatitis E virus clone constructed with reverse genetics
Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a leading cause of hepatitis worldwide. However, its infection biology and pathogenesis remain largely elusive. Furthermore, no proven medication is available for treating hepatitis E. Robust experimental models are urgently required to advance the rese...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3544-4 |