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Molecular characterization of lymphocystis disease virus in Indian glass fish: first report from the Andaman Islands.
Archives of virology - 7 Jun 2024
Praveenraj J, Saravanan K, Srinath R, Uma A, Sankar R Kiruba
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Here, we report the first detection of lymphocystis disease virus (LCDV) in Indian glass fish in the Andaman Islands, India. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of whitish clusters of nodules on the fish's skin, fins, and eyes. The histopathology of the nodules revealed typical hypertrophied fibroblasts. Molecular characterization of the major capsid protein (MCP) gene of the virus showed a significant...
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