The first complete genome sequence of the African swine fever virus genotype X and serogroup 7 isolated in domestic pigs from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious hemorrhagic disease, affects domestic pigs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where regular outbreaks are reported leading to high mortality rates approaching 100% in the affected regions. No study on the characteristics of the complete genome of strains responsible for ASF outbreaks in the South Kivu province of DRC is available, limited a better understanding of molecular evolution and spread of this virus within the country. The present study aimed at determining the complete genome sequence of ASFV strains genotype X involved in 2018-2019 ASF disease outbreaks in South Kivu province of DRC.

Materials and methods

Genomic DNA of a spleen sample from an ASFV genotype X-positive domestic pig in Uvira, during th

SUBMITTER: Bisimwa PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7819171 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature