Identification and characterization of multiple novel picornaviruses in fecal samples of bar-headed goose.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The bar-headed goose (Anser indicus), one of the most well-known high-altitude birds, is renowned for its adaptation to high-altitude environments. Previous studies have shown that they can be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza; however, there is currently limited research on other viruses in bar-headed geese.

Methods

In this study, 10 fecal samples of healthy bar-headed geese were collected, and viral metagenomics method was conducted to identify novel picornaviruses.

Results

Seven novel picornaviruses were identified in the fecal samples of bar-headed geese. Most of these picornaviruses were genetically different from other currently known viruses in the NCBI dataset. Among them, PICV4 was determined to be a new species belonging to

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11310119 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature