Foot and mouth disease in sub-Saharan Africa moves over short distances; wild buffalo a problem
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 12:30
in Biology & Nature
New research shows that in sub-Saharan Africa the virus responsible for foot and mouth disease moves over relatively short distances and the African buffalo are important natural reservoirs for the infection. The study sheds light on how the type of virus called SAT 2 emerged in sub-Saharan Africa and identifies patterns of spread in countries where SAT 2 is endemic.