Isolation, identification, and epidemiological characteristics of goose astrovirus causing acute gout in Guangdong province, China.

ABSTRACT: Goose astrovirus (GAstV) has been widespread in China since 2016, causing significant growth inhibition and gout symptoms in goslings and leading to substantial economic losses in the goose industry. To better understand the epidemiological characteristics of GAstV in Guangdong Province, 682 samples were collected from geese with suspected GAstV infection across different regions of Guangdong Province from January 2022 to January 2024. Virus isolation, identification, and genetic evolution analysis were performed. The results showed that all samples were GAstV positive, with 52.64% co-infected with GAstV-1 and GAstV-2, and 42.38% positive for GAstV-2 alone, indicating that GAstV-2 remains the most prevalent subtype. Additionally, three GAstV isolates were identified using molecular detecti

SUBMITTER: Xiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11367137 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature