Abstract
The complete genome of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) type A virus isolated from cattle in Saudi Arabia in 2015 is described here. This virus belongs to an FMD virus lineage named genotype VII, which is normally endemic on the Indian subcontinent.
Highlights
The complete genome of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) type A virus isolated from cattle in Saudi Arabia in 2015 is described here
Seven immunologically distinct serotypes of the virus exist: O, A, C, Southern African Territories (SAT) 1, SAT 2, SAT 3, and Asia 1, each containing numerous variants often restricted to specific geographical locations (1)
During September 2015, the FAO World Reference Laboratory for FMD (WRLFMD), located at the Pirbright Institute, United Kingdom, received samples from cattle displaying clinical signs of FMD in Saudi Arabia. These animals were previously vaccinated against three serotypes of FMD virus (FMDV) (O, A, and SAT 2) with a high-potency vaccine
Summary
The complete genome of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) type A virus isolated from cattle in Saudi Arabia in 2015 is described here. Seven immunologically distinct serotypes of the virus exist: O, A, C, Southern African Territories (SAT) 1, SAT 2, SAT 3, and Asia 1, each containing numerous variants often restricted to specific geographical locations (topotypes) (1). The nonenveloped virus particle contains a genome of approximately 8.3 kb.
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