Modification of PCV-2 virulence by substitution of the genogroup motif of the capsid protein

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2) is the causal agent of the post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS). PCV-2 are small single-stranded circular DNA viruses clustered into two main genogroups: PCV-2a and PCV-2b. Each genogroup present a specific highly-c...

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Main Authors: Allemandou Aude, Grasland Béatrice, Hernandez-Nignol Anne-Cécile, Kéranflec'h André, Cariolet Roland, Jestin André
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryresearch.org/content/42/1/54