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First detection of African swine fever (ASF) virus genotype X and serogroup 7 in symptomatic pigs in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Virology journal - 3 Sept 2020
Bisimwa Patrick N, Ongus Juliette R, Tiambo Christian K, Machuka Eunice M, Bisimwa Espoir B, Steinaa Lucilla, Pelle Roger
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and severe hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic pigs. The analysis of variable regions of African swine fever virus (ASFV) genome led to more genotypic and serotypic information about circulating strains. The present study aimed at investigating the genetic diversity of ASFV strains in symptomatic pigs in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic...
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