To understand the emergence of vaccinia virus Cantagalo strain in the Amazon biome of Brazil, during 2008-2010 we conducted a molecular and epidemiologic survey of poxvirus outbreaks. Data indicate that animal movement was the major cause of virus dissemination within Rondonia State, leading to the establishment and spread of this pathogen.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3377419 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1704.101581 | DOI Listing |
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