Phylogenetic evidence for the distinction of Saaremaa and Dobrava hantaviruses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Dobrava virus (DOBV) and Saaremaa virus (SAAV) are two closely related hantaviruses carried by different rodent species. The distinction of these two viruses has been a matter of debate. While the phylogenies based on the viral M segment sequences were repeatedly...

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Main Authors: Plyusnin Alexander, Vaheri Antti, Sironen Tarja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/2/1/90