Viral dynamics and immune responses to foot-and-mouth disease virus in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer).
E. Perez-Martin, B. Beechler, K. Scott, L.-M. de Klerk-Lorist, F. Zhang, G. Limon, B. Dugovich, S. Gubbins, A. Botha, N. Juleff, R. Hetem, L. van Schalkwyk, F. Maree, A. Jolles, B. Charleston
This study investigates FMD virus dynamics and immune responses in African buffalo, showing systemic infection, high viral loads, and strong immune responses despite mild clinical symptoms.
bioRxiv · Nov 24, 2021Zoology