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Genetic characterisation of African swine fever virus from 2017 outbreaks in Zambia: Identification of p72 genotype II variants in domestic pigs.
The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary research - 26 Jun 2018
Simulundu Edgar, Sinkala Yona, Chambaro Herman M, Chinyemba Andrew, Banda Frank, Mooya Lynnfield E, Ndebe Joseph, Chitanga Simbarashe, Makungu Chitwambi, Munthali Gift, Fandamu Paul, Takada Ayato, Mweene Aaron S
Abstract excerpt
African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious haemorrhagic disease associated with causing heavy economic losses to the swine industry in many African countries. In 2017, Zambia experienced ASF outbreaks in Mbala District (Northern province) and for the first time in Isoka and Chinsali districts (Muchinga province). Meanwhile, another outbreak was observed in Chipata District (Eastern province). Genetic analysis of...
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