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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Main Author: Mendenhall, Michelle
Format: Others
Published: 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