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Enzootic patterns of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in imported African and local Arabian dromedary camels: a prospective genomic study
- Source :
- The Lancet Planetary Health; December 2019, Vol. 3 Issue: 12 pe521-e528, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a lethal zoonotic pathogen endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. Dromedary camels are a likely source of infection and the virus probably originated in Africa. We studied the genetic diversity, geographical structure, infection prevalence, and age-associated prevalence among camels at the largest entry port of camels from Africa into the Arabian Peninsula.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25425196
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- The Lancet Planetary Health
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs51816778
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(19)30243-8