From obscurity to urgency: a comprehensive analysis of the rising threat of duck circovirus

Abstract Duck circovirus (DuCV) is a small, nonenveloped, single-stranded DNA virus with immunosuppressive effects on ducks that leads to slow growth and elevated mortality following mixed infections. Its infection manifests as feather loss, slow growth, swelling of respiratory tissue, and damage to...

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Main Authors: Xinnuo Lei, Anping Wang, Shanyuan Zhu, Shuang Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-024-01265-2