Genomic Analysis of Novel Poxvirus Brazilian Porcupinepox Virus, Brazil, 2019

Emerg Infect Dis. 2021 Apr;27(4):1177-1180. doi: 10.3201/eid2704.203818.ABSTRACTWe obtained the complete sequence of a novel poxvirus, tentatively named Brazilian porcupinepox virus, from a wild porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) in Brazil that had skin and internal lesions characteristic of poxvirus infection. The impact of this lethal poxvirus on the survival of this species and its potential zoonotic importance remain to be investigated.PMID:33754985 | DOI:10.3201/eid2704.203818

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - March 23, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Aline S Hora Sueli A Taniwaki Nathana B Martins Nataly N R Pinto Andr é E Schlemper Andr é L Q Santos Matias P J Szab ó Paulo E Brand ão Source Type: research