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First-Time Presence of African Swine Fever Virus Genotype II in Nigeria.
Adedeji, Adeyinka J; Luka, Pam D; Atai, Rebecca B; Olubade, Toyin A; Hambolu, Dupe A; Ogunleye, Mary A; Muwanika, Vincent B; Masembe, Charles.
Affiliation
  • Adedeji AJ; National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
  • Luka PD; College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Atai RB; National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
  • Olubade TA; National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
  • Hambolu DA; National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
  • Ogunleye MA; Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Muwanika VB; Ministry of Agriculture, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Masembe C; College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Microbiol Resour Announc ; 10(26): e0035021, 2021 Jul.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34197187
ABSTRACT
A confirmed African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Nigeria was further investigated by partial sequencing of the B464L and E183L genes of ASF virus (ASFV). Results revealed the first-time presence of ASFV genotype II in Nigeria and West Africa. This finding has serious implications for control measures and food security.

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Microbiol Resour Announc Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Microbiol Resour Announc Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria
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