Key result
Analysis of 134 livestock samples in Egypt revealed a 67.9% FMDV positivity rate, with co-circulating serotypes A and O exhibiting significant VP1 mutations that may challenge vaccine efficacy.
Why the study?
Foot-and-mouth disease virus remains a major threat to livestock in Egypt, requiring improved understanding of circulating strains to enhance control measures.
Population
134 cattle samples from across Egypt
Authors
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Suggests evolving FMDV strains in Egypt; leaves open whether VP1 mutations warrant vaccine reformulation pending longitudinal data.
Cross-Sectional (n=134)
The study identifies circulating FMDV serotypes A and O in Egypt with mutations that may challenge vaccine effectiveness, highlighting the need for updated vaccines and surveillance.
Hassanein et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Foot-and-Mouth Disease (n=134). FMDV serotypes O and A was evaluated on FMDV positivity rate. Analysis of 134 livestock samples in Egypt revealed a 67.9% FMDV positivity rate, with co-circulating serotypes A and O exhibiting significant VP1 mutations that may challenge vaccine efficacy.
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