Vaccine strains of Rift Valley fever virus exhibit attenuation at the maternal-fetal placental interface
C. McMillen, C. Megli, R. Radisic, L. Skvarca, R. M. Hoehl, D. A. Boyles, J. J. McGaughey, B. Bird, A. McElroy, A. L. Hartman
This study shows that vaccine strains of Rift Valley fever virus replicate less in placental tissues compared to wild-type strains, suggesting attenuation at the maternal-fetal interface.
bioRxiv · May 31, 2024Microbiology