Characterization of Monkeypox virus infection in African rope squirrels (Funisciurus sp.).

Characterization of Monkeypox virus infection in African rope squirrels (Funisciurus sp.).

Monkeypox (MPX) is a zoonotic disease endemic in Central and West Africa and is caused by Monkeypox virus (MPXV), the most virulent Orthopoxvirus affecting humans since the eradication of Variola virus (VARV). Many aspects of the MPXV transmission cycle, including the natural host of the virus, rema...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth A Falendysz, Juan G Lopera, Jeffrey B Doty, Yoshinori Nakazawa, Colleen Crill, Faye Lorenzsonn, Lem's N Kalemba, Monica D Ronderos, Andres Mejia, Jean M Malekani, Kevin Karem, Darin S Carroll, Jorge E Osorio, Tonie E Rocke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5578676?pdf=render

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