Key result
The first complete genome of a genotype II African swine fever virus isolated in Africa (Tanzania/Rukwa/2017/1) was sequenced, demonstrating 99.961% identity with the Georgia 2007/1 reference isolate.
Why the study?
Despite genotype II African swine fever virus causing an ongoing pandemic outside Africa, no complete genotype II genome sequences had been reported from Africa.
Population
Tanzanian genotype II ASFV isolate Tanzania/Rukwa/2017/1 collected in 2017
Design
Genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis
Authors
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First African genotype II ASFV genome; leaves open Eurasian pandemic origins pending broader continental sampling.
The first complete genome sequence of a genotype II African swine fever virus from Africa provides baseline information for future analyses of the diversity and phylogeography of this globally important virus.
Njau et al. (2021) studied African swine fever. Genotype II African swine fever virus (Tanzania/Rukwa/2017/1) vs. Eurasian genotype II ASFV isolates was evaluated on Whole genome sequence identity. The first complete genome of a genotype II African swine fever virus isolated in Africa (Tanzania/Rukwa/2017/1) was sequenced, demonstrating 99.961% identity with the Georgia 2007/1 reference isolate.
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