Comparative analysis of replication characteristics of BoHV-1 subtypes in bovine respiratory and genital mucosa explants: a phylogenetic enlightenment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In general, members of the <it>Alphaherpesvirinae </it>use the epithelium of the upper respiratory and/or genital tract as a preferential site for primary replication. Bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BoHV-1) may replicate at both sites and cause two major...

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Main Authors: Steukers Lennert, Vandekerckhove Annelies P, Van den Broeck Wim, Glorieux Sarah, Nauwynck Hans J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryresearch.org/content/42/1/33