Molecular detection and characterization of Orf virus from goats in Egypt

Background: Orf is a highly contagious viral skin disease in sheep and goats caused by Orf virus (ORFV) in the genus Parapoxvirus. Although sheep and goats are considered an essential food resource, particularly in Africa, ORFV infection represents an increasing challenge to animal productivity caus...

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Main Authors: Ayman Ahmed Shehata, Hussein Abdalatif Elsheikh, Eman Beshry Abd-Elfatah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2022-04-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2022-01-03%20A.A.%20Shehata%20et%20al.pdf