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First-Time Presence of African Swine Fever Virus Genotype II in Nigeria

Domaine:

agriculture
Créateur:
AdePamRebToy
Éditeur:
Ame
Hôte:
A confirmed African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Nigeria was further investigated by partial sequencing of B464L and E183L genes of the 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.

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