Detection and Genome Sequencing of Lumpy Skin Disease Viruses in Wildlife Game Species in South Africa

Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) has recently undergone rapid spread, now being reported from more than 80 countries, affecting predominantly cattle and to a lesser extent, water buffalo. This poxvirus was previously considered to be highly host-range restricted. However, there is an increasing numbe...

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Main Authors: Antoinette van Schalkwyk, Pravesh Kara, Robert D. Last, Marco Romito, David B. Wallace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/2/172