Characterization of African Swine Fever Virus Caucasus Isolate in European Wild Boars
Since 2007, African swine fever has spread from the Caucasus region. To learn more about the dynamics of the disease in wild boars (Sus scrofa), we conducted experiments by using European wild boars. We found high virulence of Caucasus isolates limited potential for establishment of endemicity.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/12/11-0430_article |