Molecular characterization of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) emerged in Bangladesh reveals unique genetic features compared to contemporary field strains.
Shukes Chandra BadhyMohammad Golam Azam ChowdhuryTirumala Bharani Kumar SettypalliGiovanni CattoliCharles Euloge LamienMohammad Aflak Uddin FakirShamima AkterMozaffar Goni OsmaniFaisol TalukdarNoorjahan BegumIzhar Ahmed KhanMd Bazlur RashidMohammad SadekuzzamanPublished in: BMC veterinary research (2021)
These results show the importance of continuous monitoring and characterization of circulating strains and the need to continually refine the strategies for differentiating vaccine strains from field viruses.