Complete Genome Sequence of a Betanodavirus Isolated from Half-Smooth Tongue Sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis).

ABSTRACT: Betanodavirus, commonly called nervous necrosis virus (NNV) of fish, has emerged as a major constraint on marine aquaculture worldwide. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of a betanodavirus (strain CsCN128) isolated from diseased half-smooth tongue sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis) in China. The genome sequence of strain CsCN128 shares ?98.7% similarity with seven-band grouper nervous necrosis virus from Japan. Phylogenetic analysis indicates that strain CsCN128 belongs to the red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) genotype of betanodavirus. The genome of the strain CsCN128 will facilitate further study on the molecular epidemiology and natural susceptible host range of betanodaviruses.

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4271161 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature