Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of lumpy skin disease virus from outbreaks in Uganda 2017-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious viral disease of cattle caused by a Capripoxvirus. LSD has substantial economic implications, with infection resulting in permanent damage to the skin of affected animals which lowers their commercial value. In Uganda, LSD is endemic and cases of the disease are frequently reported to government authorities. This study was undertaken to molecularly characterize lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) strains that have been circulating in Uganda between 2017 and 2018. Secondly, the study aimed to determine the phylogenetic relatedness of Ugandan LSDV sequences with published sequences, available in GenBank.

Results

A total of 7 blood samples and 16 skin nodule biopsies were screened for LSDV using PCR to confirm presence of LSDV nu

SUBMITTER: Ochwo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7035724 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature