The genome sequence of bluetongue virus type 2 from India: evidence for reassortment between eastern and western topotype field strains

Maan, N. S., Maan, S., Nomikou, K. , Guimera, M., Pullinger, G., Singh, K. P., Belaganahalli, M. N. and Mertens, P. P.C. (2012) The genome sequence of bluetongue virus type 2 from India: evidence for reassortment between eastern and western topotype field strains. Journal of Virology, 86(10), pp. 5967-5968. (doi: 10.1128/JVI.00536-12) (PMID:22532533) (PMCID:PMC3347281)

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Abstract

Bluetongue virus type 2, isolated in India in 1982 (IND1982/01), was obtained from the Orbivirus Reference Collection at IAH Pirbright (http://www.reoviridae.org/dsRNA_virus_proteins/ReoID/btv-2.htm#IND1982/01). Full genome sequencing and phylogenetic analyses show that IND1982/01 is a reassortant virus containing genome segments derived from both eastern and western topotypes. These data will help to identify further reassortment events involving this or other virus lineages in the subcontinent.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Nomikou, Dr Kyriaki
Authors: Maan, N. S., Maan, S., Nomikou, K., Guimera, M., Pullinger, G., Singh, K. P., Belaganahalli, M. N., and Mertens, P. P.C.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity > Centre for Virus Research
Journal Name:Journal of Virology
Publisher:American Society for Microbiology
ISSN:0022-538X
ISSN (Online):1098-5514
Published Online:24 April 2012

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