Abstract
A novel poxvirus was discovered in Crocodilurus amazonicus (Teiidae) presenting with a debilitating skin disease. The generated first genome sequence of a reptilian poxvirus revealed the closest phylogenetic relationship to avipoxviruses, highlighting potential virus exchanges between avian and reptilian species.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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DNA, Viral / genetics
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Genome, Viral / genetics
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Lizards / virology*
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Phylogeny*
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Poxviridae / classification*
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Poxviridae / genetics
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Poxviridae / isolation & purification
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Poxviridae Infections / pathology
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Poxviridae Infections / veterinary*
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Poxviridae Infections / virology
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Skin Diseases, Viral / pathology
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Skin Diseases, Viral / veterinary
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Skin Diseases, Viral / virology
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Viral Proteins / genetics
Substances
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DNA, Viral
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Viral Proteins