Evidence of two genetically different lymphotropic herpesviruses present among red deer, sambar, and milu herds in China
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 716-720, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Herpesvirus infections in Cervidae are a serious threat affecting some deer species worldwide. In our attempt to identify malignant catarrhal fever-associated herpesviruses in deer herds, ten gammaherpesviral DNA fragments were identified in five species of deer in herds in China by using a pan-herpesvirus polymerase chain reaction assay targeting viral DNA polymerase. Notably, in sambar (Rusa unicolor), a novel gamma-2 herpesvirus was identified that showed a close relationship with fallow deer lymphotropic herpesvirus (LHV), while the other fragments were phylogenetically grouped together with Elk-LHV. Determination of whether these viruses have any clinical implication in these deer species should be undertaken urgently.
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WPRIM
Main subject:
DNA
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DNA, Viral
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Deer
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China
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Herpesviridae Infections
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Herpesviridae
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Malignant Catarrh
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2018
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Article