Peste des petits ruminants viruses of lineages II and III identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

•First molecular characterization of peste des petits ruminants virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.•Identification of lineage II and III viruses.•Data will contribute to the global eradication of peste des petits ruminants. Understanding the molecular epidemiology and evolution of peste d...

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Published in:Veterinary microbiology 2019-12, Vol.239, p.108493-108493, Article 108493
Main Authors: Tshilenge, Georges Mbuyi, Walandila, Julienne Sumbu, Kikukama, Daudet Byakya, Masumu, Justin, Katshay Balowa, Louison, Cattoli, Giovanni, Bushu, Ezekiel, Mpiana Tshipambe, Serge, Dundon, William G.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Base Sequence
Co-circulation
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo - epidemiology
Disease Eradication
Epidemiology
Lineage II
Lineage III
Molecular Epidemiology
Peste des petits ruminants
Peste-des-Petits-Ruminants - epidemiology
Peste-des-Petits-Ruminants - prevention & control
Peste-des-Petits-Ruminants - virology
Peste-des-petits-ruminants virus - classification
Peste-des-petits-ruminants virus - genetics
RNA, Viral - chemistry
RNA, Viral - genetics
Small ruminant morbillivirus
Viruses
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Summary:•First molecular characterization of peste des petits ruminants virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.•Identification of lineage II and III viruses.•Data will contribute to the global eradication of peste des petits ruminants. Understanding the molecular epidemiology and evolution of peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV), the causative agent of Peste des petits ruminants, can assist in the control of the transboundary spread of this economically important disease. To date, despite having been reported in the majority of northern and central African countries, no molecular epidemiological data on PPRVs are available for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This study reports the collection and analysis of 11 samples collected from three provinces of the DRC in 2016 and 2018. Sequence analysis identified two (i.e. II and III) of the four known lineages of PPRV in the country providing important information that will assist in the global eradication of PPR.
ISSN:0378-1135
1873-2542
DOI:10.1016/j.vetmic.2019.108493