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Whole-genome sequencing identifies classical swine fever virus subgenotype 2.1, marking its first detection in Japan.
This report provides the whole-genome sequence of a classical swine fever virus detected in Japan in 2018, identifying it as subgenotype 2.1.
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Alerts to CSFV subgenotype 2.1 emergence in Japan; leaves open questions on introduction routes and surveillance needs.
Nishi et al. (2019) studied this question. Whole-genome sequencing of classical swine fever virus isolate CSFV/JPN/1/2018 classified it as subgenotype 2.1, marking the first detection of this East Asian lineage in Japan.
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