Age-dependent resistance to Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus replication in swine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes a prolonged, economically devastating infection in pigs, and immune resistance to infection appears variable. Since the porcine adaptive immune system is not fully co...

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Main Authors: Bautista Elida M, Roof Michael B, Vaughn Eric M, Klinge Kelly L, Murtaugh Michael P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/6/1/177