The first calicivirus was described 75 years ago in California in a foot-
and-mouth--like epidemic in swine. Control measures were slaughter and
burial of all affected pigs. However, epidemic spread among swine
continued for 24 years, then the disease disappeared. The virus was
declared eradicated, but was re-discovered 16 years...
The first calicivirus was described 75 years ago in California in a foot-
and-mouth--like epidemic in swine. Control measures were slaughter and
burial of all affected pigs. However, epidemic spread among swine
continued for 24 years, then the disease disappeared. The virus was
declared eradicated, but was re-discovered 16 years...
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Bok K, Matson DO
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