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Cache Valley virus.

J F Edwards
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Cache Valley Virus (CVV) is a causative agent of a mosquito-borne disease syndrome of sheep and, possibly, of all ruminants, characterized by embryonic and fetal death, stillbirths, and multiple congenital malformations. CVV is endemic in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Several related Bunyaviruses also may play a role in syndromes of congenital malformations and embryonic losses in North America.

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Abnormalities, MultipleAbortion, VeterinaryAnimalsBunyamwera virusBunyaviridae InfectionsDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansPregnancyReproductionSheepSheep DiseasesJournal ArticleReview

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J F Edwards. 1994. Cache Valley virus.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30536-3

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