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African Swine Fever Virus

A large double-stranded DNA virus that is the only member of the causative Asfarviridae family. It infects domestic pigs, warthogs, and bush pigs, causing lethal haemorraghic disease in these animals. It is endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa and cycles from ticks to wild pigs/bushpigs/warthogs.

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African Swine Fever Virus (redirected from African swine fever)

African Swine Fever Virus
(redirected from African swine fever)