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Genome Sequence of a Novel Kunsagivirus (Picornaviridae: Kunsagivirus) from a Wild Baboon (Papio cynocephalus).

ABSTRACT: The picornaviral genus Kunsagivirus has a single member, kunsagivirus A, which was discovered in migratory bird feces. We report here the discovery of a novel kunsagivirus in wild yellow baboon (Papio cynocephalus) blood. The genomic sequence of this virus indicates the probable need for the establishment of a second kunsagivirus species.

SUBMITTER: Buechler CR

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5477186 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Genome Sequence of a Novel Kunsagivirus (Picornaviridae: Kunsagivirus) from a Wild Baboon (Papio cynocephalus).

Buechler Connor R CR Bailey Adam L AL Lauck Michael M Heffron Anna A Johnson Joshua C JC Campos Lawson Cristine C Rogers Jeffrey J Kuhn Jens H JH O'Connor David H DH

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The picornaviral genus Kunsagivirus has a single member, kunsagivirus A, which was discovered in migratory bird feces. We report here the discovery of a novel kunsagivirus in wild yellow baboon (Papio cynocephalus) blood. The genomic sequence of this virus indicates the probable need for the establishment of a second kunsagivirus species. ...[more]

PMID: 28473378

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