Characterization of Enteroviruses from non-human primates in cameroon revealed virus types widespread in humans along with candidate new types and species.

• Main Authors: Serge Alain Sadeuh-Mba (Author), Maël Bessaud (Author), Marie-Line Joffret (Author), Marie-Claire Endegue Zanga (Author), Jean Balanant (Author), Eitel Mpoudi Ngole (Author), Richard Njouom (Author), Jean-Marc Reynes (Author), Francis Delpeyroux (Author), Dominique Rousset (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Enteroviruses (EVs) infecting African Non-Human Primates (NHP) are still poorly documented. This study was designed to characterize the genetic diversity of EVs among captive and wild NHP in Cameroon and to compare this diversity with that found in humans. Stool specimens were collected in April 200...