Key result
A novel pestivirus lacking the Npro gene (PhoPeV) was identified in 9% (10 of 112) of stranded harbour porpoises from the Dutch North Sea coast, displaying a systemic infection.
Population
112 stranded porpoises from the Dutch North Sea coast
Authors
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May indicate broader pestivirus host range to cetaceans; leaves open evolutionary and zoonotic questions.
Cross-Sectional (n=112)
Jo et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Pestivirus infection in harbour porpoises (n=112). PhoPeV infection was evaluated on PhoPeV positivity. A novel pestivirus lacking the Npro gene (PhoPeV) was identified in 9% (10 of 112) of stranded harbour porpoises from the Dutch North Sea coast, displaying a systemic infection.
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