Detection and genome sequencing of lumpy skin disease viruses in wildlife game species in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorvan Schalkwyk, Antoinette
dc.contributor.authorKara, Pravesh
dc.contributor.authorLast, Robert
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-18T09:32:05Z
dc.date.available2024-11-18T09:32:05Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractLumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) has recently undergone rapid spread, now being reported from more than 80 countries, affecting predominantly cattle and to a lesser extent, water buffalo. This poxvirus was previously considered to be highly host-range restricted. However, there is an increasing number of published reports on the detection of the virus from different game animal species. The virus has not only been shown to infect a wide range of game species under experimental conditions, but has also been naturally detected in oryx, giraffe, camels and gazelle. In addition, clinical lumpy skin disease has previously been described in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), an African antelope species, in South Africa. This report describes the characterization of lumpy skin disease virus belonging to cluster 1.2, from field samples from springbok, impala (Aepyceros melampus) and a giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) in South Africa using PCR, Sanger and whole genome sequencing. Most of these samples were submitted from wild animals in nature reserves or game parks, indicating that the disease is not restricted to captive-bred animals on game farms or zoological gardens. The potential role of wildlife species in the transmission and maintenance of LSDV is further discussed and requires continuing investigation, as the virus and disease may pose a serious threat to endangered species.
dc.identifier.citationVan Schalkwyk, A., Kara, P., Last, R.D., Romito, M. and Wallace, D.B., 2024. Detection and Genome Sequencing of Lumpy Skin Disease Viruses in Wildlife Game Species in South Africa. Viruses, 16(2), p.172.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/v16020172
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/19699
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
dc.subjectComplete genome sequencing
dc.subjectGiraffe
dc.subjectumpy skin disease virus
dc.subjectSingle nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
dc.subjectSpringbok
dc.titleDetection and genome sequencing of lumpy skin disease viruses in wildlife game species in South Africa
dc.typeArticle

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