The First Case of Bovine Astrovirus-Associated Encephalitis in the Southern Hemisphere (Uruguay), Uncovers Evidence of Viral Introduction to the Americas From Europe
Astrovirus species members of the Mamastrovirus genus (family Astroviridae) have been increasingly recognized as neuroinvasive pathogens in various mammals, including humans, mink, cattle, sheep, and pigs. While cases of astrovirus-associated encephalitis have been reported in North America, Europe,...
Main Authors: | Federico Giannitti, Rubén Darío Caffarena, Patricia Pesavento, Francisco Alejandro Uzal, Leticia Maya, Martín Fraga, Rodney Colina, Matías Castells |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01240/full |
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