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