Replication of Alphaviruses: A Review on the Entry Process of Alphaviruses into Cells
Alphaviruses are small, enveloped viruses, ~70 nm in diameter, containing a single-stranded, positive-sense, RNA genome. Viruses belonging to this genus are predominantly arthropod-borne viruses, known to cause disease in humans. Their potential threat to human health was most recently exemplified b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Virology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/249640 |