Discovery of New Partetraviruses in Sheep and Cattle
Author Information
Author(s): Tse Herman, Tsoi Hoi-Wah, Teng Jade L. L., Chen Xin-Chun, Liu Haiying, Zhou Boping, Zheng Bo-Jian, Woo Patrick C. Y., Lau Susanna K. P., Yuen Kwok-Yung
Primary Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
The study aims to identify and characterize novel partetraviruses in bovine and ovine samples from China.
Conclusion
The study identified a novel ovine partetravirus and a new genotype of bovine partetravirus, contributing to the classification of partetraviruses as a separate genus.
Supporting Evidence
- Partetraviruses were detected in 1.8% of bovine liver samples and 66.7% of ovine liver samples.
- Phylogenetic analysis confirmed the new viruses are closely related to previously identified partetraviruses.
- The genome organization of the new viruses is conserved among partetraviruses.
Takeaway
Researchers found new viruses in sheep and cows that are related to a group of viruses known as partetraviruses.
Methodology
PCR screening was used to detect partetraviruses in bovine and ovine liver and spleen samples collected from food markets.
Limitations
Ovine liver and spleen samples were not uniformly sampled due to supply issues.
Participant Demographics
Samples were collected from bovine and ovine animals in Southern China.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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