Discovery of a phylogenetically distinct poxvirus in diseased Crocodilurus amazonicus (family Teiidae)

AbstractA novel poxvirus was discovered inCrocodilurus amazonicus (Teiidae) presenting with a debilitating skin disease. The generated first genome sequence of a reptilian poxvirus revealed the closest phylogenetic relationship to avipoxviruses, highlighting potential virus exchanges between avian and reptilian species.

Source: Archives of Virology - February 12, 2021 Category: Virology Source Type: research