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Capripox in Bangladesh.

R P Kitching1, J J McGrane, J M Hammond

  • 1Animal Virus Research Institute, Pirbright, Surrey, UK.

Tropical Animal Health and Production
|November 1, 1987
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Capripox, a severe goat epidemic in Bangladesh since 1984, shows genetic links to Indian strains. Restriction endonuclease analysis is a key tool for tracking capripoxvirus outbreaks and understanding its spread.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Capripox virus (CPXV) caused a severe epidemic in Bangladesh starting in 1984, leading to high mortality in native goat populations.
  • The disease, initially localized in western districts, has expanded to central and northern regions, posing a significant threat of further spread if not managed.
  • The CPXV strain in Bangladesh shares clinical and biochemical similarities with a strain previously identified in central India.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of the capripoxvirus outbreak in Bangladesh.
  • To determine the relationship between the Bangladeshi CPXV strain and other known strains.
  • To evaluate the utility of restriction endonuclease analysis for studying CPXV outbreaks.

Main Methods:

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  • Clinical and biochemical characterization of the CPXV strain.
  • Genome analysis of field isolates using restriction endonuclease (RE) analysis.
  • Comparison of RE patterns with known CPXV strains.

Main Results:

  • The CPXV strain in Bangladesh is clinically and biochemically related to a strain from central India.
  • Restriction endonuclease analysis of the CPXV genome proved effective in differentiating field isolates.
  • The genomic profile suggests a potential common origin or transmission pathway with the Indian strain.

Conclusions:

  • The capripox epidemic in Bangladesh is caused by a CPXV strain closely related to one found in India.
  • Restriction endonuclease analysis is a valuable epidemiological tool for investigating CPXV outbreaks, aiding in tracking and control efforts.
  • Continued monitoring and control measures are crucial to prevent further dissemination of capripox within Bangladesh.