Determination and Characterization of a Novel Birnavirus Associated with Massive Mortality in Largemouth Bass
Xiaozhe Fu, Mingju Luo, Zheng Guo, Hongru Liang, Lihui Liu, Qiang Lin, Yinjie Niu, Xia Luo, Ningqiu Li
Abstract
Pathogen isolation and identification are vital for emerging infectious outbreaks. Here we report the isolation, determination and characterization of a novel largemouth bass Birnavirus (LBBV) associated with massive mortality in largemouth bass.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyVirusPhylogenetic treeGenomeNovel virusBass (fish)MicropterusVirologyGeneticsGeneFisheryViral Infections and VectorsAquaculture disease management and microbiotaAnimal Disease Management and Epidemiology