Full genome sequencing and genetic characterization of Eubenangee viruses identify Pata virus as a distinct species within the genus Orbivirus.

Eubenangee virus has previously been identified as the cause of Tammar sudden death syndrome (TSDS). Eubenangee virus (EUBV), Tilligery virus (TILV), Pata virus (PATAV) and Ngoupe virus (NGOV) are currently all classified within the Eubenangee virus species of the genus Orbivirus, family Reoviridae....

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Main Authors: Manjunatha N Belaganahalli, Sushila Maan, Narender S Maan, Kyriaki Nomikou, Ian Pritchard, Ross Lunt, Peter D Kirkland, Houssam Attoui, Joe Brownlie, Peter P C Mertens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3305294?pdf=render