Contemporary Zika Virus Isolates Induce More dsRNA and Produce More Negative-Strand Intermediate in Human Astrocytoma Cells

Contemporary Zika Virus Isolates Induce More dsRNA and Produce More Negative-Strand Intermediate in Human Astrocytoma Cells

The recent emergence and rapid geographic expansion of Zika virus (ZIKV) poses a significant challenge for public health. Although historically causing only mild febrile illness, recent ZIKV outbreaks have been associated with more severe neurological complications, such as Guillain-Barré s...

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Main Authors: Trisha R. Barnard, Maaran M. Rajah, Selena M. Sagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Zika virus
flavivirus
astrocytomas
dsRNA
viral fitness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/12/728

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