First whole genome characterization of porcine astrovirus detected in swine faeces in Italy

Porcine astroviruses (PoAstV) are found in the gastrointestinal tract of healthy and diseased pigs worldwide. However, their role in causing enteric disease in pigs and other animals has not been elucidated. In the present report, we describe for the first time in Italy, the identification and genet...

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Main Authors: Luca Tassoni, Gianpiero Zamperin, Eliana Schiavon, Vera Vendramin, Lara Cavicchio, Monica Mion, Francesco Tonon Tonon, Isabella Monne, Maria Serena Beato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale 2019-10-01
Series:Veterinaria Italiana
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Online Access:https://www.veterinariaitaliana.izs.it/index.php/VetIt/article/view/1873