Re-emergence of a genetic outlier strain of equine arteritis virus: Impact on phylogeny

Virus Res. 2015 Apr 16:202:144-50. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2014.12.009. Epub 2014 Dec 17.

Abstract

Equine arteritis virus (EAV) is the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), a respiratory and reproductive disease of equids, which is notifiable in some countries including the Great Britain (GB) and to the OIE. Herein, we present the case of a persistently infected stallion and the phylogenetic tracing of the virus strain isolated. Discussing EAV occurrence and phylogenetic analysis we review features, which may aid to harmonise and enhance the classification of EAV.

Keywords: Classification; Equine arteritis virus; Full genome sequencing; Phylogeny.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arterivirus Infections / veterinary*
  • Arterivirus Infections / virology
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / veterinary*
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / virology
  • Equartevirus / classification*
  • Equartevirus / genetics
  • Equartevirus / isolation & purification*
  • Horse Diseases / virology*
  • Horses
  • Phylogeny*
  • RNA, Viral / genetics
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Sequence Homology
  • United Kingdom

Substances

  • RNA, Viral