Animal Movement and Establishment of Vaccinia Virus Cantagalo Strain in Amazon Biome, Brazil
To understand the emergence of vaccinia virus Cantagalo strain in the Amazon biome of Brazil, during 2008–2010 we conducted a molecular and epidemiologic survey of poxvirus outbreaks. Data indicate that animal movement was the major cause of virus dissemination within Rondônia State, leading to the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/4/10-1581_article |
| Summary: | To understand the emergence of vaccinia virus Cantagalo strain in the Amazon biome of Brazil, during 2008–2010 we conducted a molecular and epidemiologic survey of poxvirus outbreaks. Data indicate that animal movement was the major cause of virus dissemination within Rondônia State, leading to the establishment and spread of this pathogen. |
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| ISSN: | 1080-6040 1080-6059 |