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Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an endemic and highly contagious disease in small ruminants of Pakistan. Despite the fact that an effective vaccine is available, outbreaks are regularly occurring in the co...
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Open AccessGenetic diversity of Newcastle disease virus in Pakistan: a countrywide perspective
Newcastle disease (ND) is one of the most deadly diseases of poultry around the globe. The disease is endemic in Pakistan and recurrent outbreaks are being reported regularly in wild captive, rural and commerc...
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A total of 300 meat samples comprising mutton, beef, and chicken meat (n = 100) collected from either local butcher shops or large meat outlets situated at various areas of Lahore City located in Punjab province ...
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Antibacterial Behavior of Laser-Ablated Copper Nanoparticles
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Genomic and biological characterization of Newcastle disease viruses isolated from migratory mallards (Anas platyrhynchos)
Given the global evolutionary dynamics of Newcastle disease viruses (NDVs), it is imperative to continue extensive surveillance, routine monitoring and characterization of isolates originating from natural res...
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Open AccessSentinel surveillance for influenza A viruses in Lahore District Pakistan in flu season 2015–2016
Influenza A virus (IAV) remains an important global public health threat with limited epidemiological information available from low-and-middle-income countries. The major objective of this study was to descri...
