Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of lumpy skin disease virus from outbreaks in Uganda 2017–2018

Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of lumpy skin disease virus from outbreaks in Uganda 2017–2018

Abstract Background Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious viral disease of cattle caused by a Capripoxvirus. LSD has substantial economic implications, with infection resulting in permanent damage to the skin of affected animals which lowers their commercial value. In Uganda, LSD is endemic and...

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Main Authors: Sylvester Ochwo, Kimberly VanderWaal, Christian Ndekezi, Joseph Nkamwesiga, Anna Munsey, Sarah Gift Witto, Noelina Nantima, Franklin Mayanja, Anna Rose Ademun Okurut, David Kalenzi Atuhaire, Frank Norbert Mwiine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Molecular detection
GPCR
Phylogenetic analysis
Lumpy skin disease
Uganda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02288-5

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