Abstract:Equine hepacivirus A (EqHV) belongs to the family Flaviviridae and has been identified as the hepacivirus phylogenetically most closely related to Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Like HCV, EqHV is a hepatotropic virus that has been reported in over fourteen countries from six continents. It has a high prevalence in some populations, in particular the Thoroughbred breed. However, much is still unknown about EqHV, such as its pathogenesis and mode of transmission. The main four receptors used by HCV for viral entry to … Show more
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