Influenza virus infection in guinea pigs raised as livestock, Ecuador


Abstract:

To determine whether guinea pigs are infected with influenza virus in nature, we conducted a serologic study in domestic guinea pigs in Ecuador. Detection of antibodies against influenza A and B raises the question about the role of guinea pigs in the ecology and epidemiology of influenza virus in the region.

Año de publicación:

2012

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    Tipo de documento:

    Article

    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Medicina veterinaria
    • Infección

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Ganadería