Genomic characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease virus (LSDV) from 2019 outbreak in India reveals circulation of Kenyan-like LSDV strains with unique kelch-like proteins
Amit Kumara*#, Gnanavel Venkatesanb*, Anand Kushwahaa, Poulinlu Ga, Tapabrata Sahac, M A Ramakrisnanb, Pronab Dhard, G. Sai Kumard, R K Singhd
aPox Virus Laboratory, Division of Virology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Mukteswar, Uttarakhand, India
bICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bengaluru campus, Karnataka, India
cBlock Animal Health Centre, Chhatna, Bankura, West Bengal, India
dICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
# corresponding author: Amit Kumar , Pox Virus Laboratory, Division of Virology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Mukteswar, Uttarakhand, India
E-mail address : amitvet87@gmail.com
*Equally contributed