Schmallenberg Virus Recurrence, Germany, 2014
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Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Infection and Detection
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Abstract:
Schmallenberg virus (SBV) emerged in Germany in 2011, spread rapidly across Europe, and almost disappeared in 2013. However, since late summer 2014, new cases have occurred in adult cattle. Full-genome analysis revealed some amino acid substitution differences from the first SBV sample. Viremia developed in experimentally infected sheep and cattle for 4-6 days.
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