Molecular characterization and phylogenetic study of peste des petits ruminants viruses from North central States of Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peste des petits ruminants is an endemic disease of sheep and goats in Nigeria and vaccination has been the method of control but sporadic outbreaks have been reported. This study was carried out to characterize PPR viruses from outb...

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Main Authors: Mwiine Frank N, Erume Joseph, Luka Pam D, Ayebazibwe Chrisostom, Shamaki David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/7/32