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Complete Genome Sequence of the Avian Paramyxovirus Serotype 5 Strain APMV-5/budgerigar/Japan/TI/75

Takahiro Hiono1, Keita Matsuno2, Kotaro Tuchiya3

  • 1Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Disease Control, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

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The complete genome sequence of avian paramyxovirus serotype 5 strain APMV-5/budgerigar/Japan/TI/75 was determined. This new avian paramyxovirus 5 sequence shows high homology to a previously identified strain.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Avian paramyxoviruses (APMV) are significant pathogens in poultry.
  • APMV serotype 5 (APMV-5) is a specific subtype with implications for avian health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine and report the complete genome sequence of a novel APMV-5 strain.
  • To compare the genetic features of this new strain with existing APMV-5 sequences.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-genome sequencing using the Illumina MiSeq platform.
  • Bioinformatic analysis for sequence determination and comparison.

Main Results:

  • The complete genome sequence for APMV-5/budgerigar/Japan/TI/75 was successfully obtained.
  • The determined sequence exhibited 97% homology with APMV-5/budgerigar/Japan/Kunitachi/74.
  • Genetic features were found to be similar between the two APMV-5 strains.

Conclusions:

  • The genomic data provides valuable information on APMV-5 diversity.
  • This finding contributes to understanding the genetic relatedness of APMV-5 strains in Japan.

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