Document Type
Article (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
Nipah viruses from pigs from a Malaysian 1998 outbreak were isolated and sequenced. At least two different Nipah virus strains, including a previously unreported strain, were identified. The findings highlight the possibility that the Malaysia outbreaks had two origins of Nipah virus infections.
Keywords
Animals Disease Outbreaks/veterinary *Genome, Viral Henipavirus Infections/epidemiology/veterinary Humans Malaysia/epidemiology Nipah Virus/*genetics/*isolation & purification Phylogeny Swine/*virology Swine Diseases/virology
Publication Title
Emerging Infectious Diseases
ISSN
1080-6040
Recommended Citation
AbuBakar, Sazaly; Chang, L.Y.; Ali, A.R.M.; Sharifah, S.H.; Yusoff, K.; and Zamrod, Z., "Isolation and molecular identification of Nipah virus from pigs" (2004). Research Publications (2000 to 2005). 925.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2000_2005/925
Divisions
fac_med
Volume
10
Issue
12
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Additional Information
AbuBakar, S Chang, LY Ali, ARM Sharifah, SH Yusoff, K Zamrod, Z