First-Time Presence of African Swine Fever Virus Genotype II in Nigeria | Zendy

Adeyinka Adedeji | Zendy; Pam Dachung Luka | Zendy; Rebecca B. Atai | Zendy; Toyin Olubade | Zendy; Dupe A. Hambolu | Zendy; Mary A. Ogunleye | Zendy; Vincent B. Muwanika | Zendy; Charles Masembe | Zendy

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First-Time Presence of African Swine Fever Virus Genotype II in Nigeria

Author(s) -

Adeyinka Adedeji,

Pam Dachung Luka,

Rebecca B. Atai,

Toyin Olubade,

Dupe A. Hambolu,

Mary A. Ogunleye,

Vincent B. Muwanika,

Charles Masembe

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

microbiology resource announcements

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.383

H-Index - 35

ISSN - 2576-098X

DOI - 10.1128/mra.00350-21

Subject(s) - african swine fever virus , genotype , african swine fever , outbreak , virology , virus , biology , gene , veterinary medicine , medicine , genetics

A confirmed African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Nigeria was further investigated by partial sequencing of the B464L and E183L genes of ASF virus (ASFV). Results revealed the first-time presence of ASFV genotype II in Nigeria and West Africa. This finding has serious implications for control measures and food security.

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