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Genetic Characterization of African Swine Fever Italian Clusters in the 2022-2023 Epidemic Wave by a Multi-Gene Approach.
Viruses - 24 Jul 2024
Giammarioli Monica, Torresi Claudia, Biccheri Roberta, Cammà Cesare, Marcacci Maurilia, Dondo Alessandro, Razzuoli Elisabetta, Fusco Giovanna, Casalinuovo Francesco, Scicluna Maria Teresa, Dei Giudici Silvia, Martin Ana Maria Moreno, Rossi Elisabetta, Casciari Cristina, Pela Michela, Iscaro Carmen, Gallardo Carmina, Marocco Gaia, Orrico Mario, Feliziani Francesco
Abstract excerpt
The first report of African swine fever virus (ASFV) genotype II in Italy in 2022 marked the beginning of a significant invasion in at least eight Italian regions with different infection clusters. In this study, we used the multi-gene approach to investigate the epidemiological associations between ASFV strains causing cases and outbreaks in wild boar and pigs in Italy from January 2022 to the end of 2023. Our...
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