Replication, neurotropism, and pathogenicity of avian paramyxovirus serotypes 1-9 in chickens and ducks.

Avian paramyxovirus (APMV) serotypes 1-9 have been isolated from many different avian species. APMV-1 (Newcastle disease virus) is the only well-characterized serotype, because of the high morbidity, mortality, and economic loss caused by highly virulent strains. Very little is known about the patho...

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Main Authors: Shin-Hee Kim, Sa Xiao, Heather Shive, Peter L Collins, Siba K Samal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3340391?pdf=render