The First Case of Bovine Astrovirus-Associated Encephalitis in the Southern Hemisphere (Uruguay), Uncovers Evidence of Viral Introduction to the Americas From Europe

The First Case of Bovine Astrovirus-Associated Encephalitis in the Southern Hemisphere (Uruguay), Uncovers Evidence of Viral Introduction to the Americas From Europe

Astrovirus species members of the Mamastrovirus genus (family Astroviridae) have been increasingly recognized as neuroinvasive pathogens in various mammals, including humans, mink, cattle, sheep, and pigs. While cases of astrovirus-associated encephalitis have been reported in North America, Europe,...

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Main Authors: Federico Giannitti, Rubén Darío Caffarena, Patricia Pesavento, Francisco Alejandro Uzal, Leticia Maya, Martín Fraga, Rodney Colina, Matías Castells
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
bovine astrovirus
cattle
encephalitis
infectious diseases
Mamastrovirus
phylogeography
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01240/full

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