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Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of megalocytivirus in Brazilian ornamental fish

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Author(s):
de Lucca Maganha, Samara Rita [1] ; Magalhes Cardoso, Pedro Henrique [2] ; Balian, Simone de Carvalho [2] ; de Almeida-Queiroz, Sabrina Ribeiro [1] ; Fernandes, Andrezza Maria [1] ; Moro de Sousa, Ricardo Luiz [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Anim Sci & Food Engn, Ave Duque de Caxias Norte 225, BR-13635900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Vet Med & Anim Sci, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY; v. 163, n. 8, p. 2225-2231, AUG 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Megalocytiviruses have a worldwide distribution, causing serious economic loss to the global aquaculture industry. They also present a threat to ornamental fish trade because megalocytiviral infections have unspecified symptoms, making early diagnosis difficult. In this study, 100 ornamental fish from 24 different species were tested by PCR for megalocytivirus, with a 47% positive rate being identified. Phylogenetic reconstruction, based on the major capsid protein (MCP) gene, clustered all Brazilian samples into a single clade, showing identity values ranging from 99% to 100% when compared to each other. This is the first report of megalocytivirus infection in some ornamental fish species in Brazil. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/04327-7 - Molecular diagnosis of infections caused by Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 in fish from Northeastern and Central-Eastern regions of São Paulo State
Grantee:Samara Rita de Lucca Maganha
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master