Ocular pathogenicity of types 1 and 2 Herpesvirus hominis in rabbits.

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  • J O O
  • G B Moschini
  • M Okumoto
  • T Stevens
چکیده

Type 2 strains of Herpesvirus hominis produced more severe lesions in rabbit corneas than type 1 strains.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Infection and immunity

دوره 5 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1972