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Complete nucleotide sequence of the envelope gene of pseudocowpox virus isolates from Indian dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius)

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The authors are thankful to Dr. P.N. Sivalingam, Scientist, CIAH, Bikaner, India, for critical reading and preparation of the manuscript. The help rendered by M.L. Kiradoo, Lab Attendant, NRC on Camel, Bikaner, India, Shelesh Kumar Swami, Md. Ashraf and H.K. Changal, Ph.D. Scholars, Bikaner University, Bikaner, India, in the collection and processing of the scab materials from the camels is also gratefully acknowledged.

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    G. Nagarajan, S. K. Ghorui, Sanjay Kumar & K. M. L. Pathak

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Nagarajan, G., Ghorui, S.K., Kumar, S. et al. Complete nucleotide sequence of the envelope gene of pseudocowpox virus isolates from Indian dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius). Arch Virol 155, 1725–1728 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-010-0784-z

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