Genomic Characterisation of a Novel Avipoxvirus Isolated from an Endangered Northern Royal Albatross (<i>Diomedea sanfordi</i>)

Marine bird populations have been declining globally with the factors driving this decline not fully understood. Viral diseases, including those caused by poxviruses, are a concern for endangered seabird species. In this study we have characterised a novel avipoxvirus, tentatively designated albatro...

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Published in:	Pathogens
Main Authors:	Subir Sarker, Ajani Athukorala, Tadiwa Nyandowe, Timothy R. Bowden, David B. Boyle
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Subjects:	avipoxvirus complete genome endangered evolution northern royal albatross
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/5/575