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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"animal reservoir"”.
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Cross-protection and Potential Animal Reservoir of the Hepatitis E Virus
… due to human exposure to contaminated animal meats. At least four recognized and two putative genotypes of mammalian HEV have been reported: genotypes 1 and 2 are restricted to humans whereas genotypes 3 and 4 are zoonotic. In addition to humans, strains of HEV have been genetically …
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Uncovering the Role of 5'-Nucleotidases in Pyrimidine Metabolism in Trypanosoma brucei
… are toxic or fail to target the substantial animal reservoir. A better understanding of parasite metabolism is necessary to address these issues in treatment and vector control. T. brucei generates nucleic acids and nucleotide sugars through two pathways: pyrimidine salvage or de novo …
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Molecular epidemiology of trypanosomiasis in Ugandan cattle during the Stamping Out Sleeping Sickness control programme, 2006 – 2008
… T. b. rhodesiense in cattle, thus minimising the reservoir potential of these animals in the epidemiology of human disease. During 2006 a control programme was launched to halt the northward spread of this zoonotic parasite. This programme, entitled ‘Stamping Out Sleeping Sickness’ (SOS) proposed …
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Pathogenesis and Cross-species Infection of Hepatitis E Virus
… 3 and 4 infect humans and several other animal species including pigs and rabbits. An ever-expanding host range of genetically-diversified strains of HEV now include bat, fish, rat, ferret, moose, wild boar, mongoose, deer, and camel. Additionally, the ruminant species goats, sheep, and …