Punta Toro Virus Infection in Mice: Strain Differences in Pathogenesis and Regulation of Interferon Response Pathways
The Adames strain of Punta Toro virus (PTV-A) causes acute hepatic disease in hamsters and mice similar to that seen in natural Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) infection, while the Balliet strain (PTV-B) is apathogenic. The ability of PTV-A to suppress the interferon (IFN) response has been demonstr...
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DigitalCommons@USU
2009
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Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/425 https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1428&context=etd |