E-ISSN 2218-6050 | ISSN 2226-4485
 

Research Article


Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

Tran Ngoc Bich, Le Quang Trung, Truong Van Hieu, Vo Tuan Khai Huyen, Thai Quoc Hieu, Huynh Truong Giang, Nguyen Tran Phuoc Chien.


Abstract
Background:
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is caused by a virus belonging to the genus Capripoxvirus, exhibiting clinical symptoms ranging from mild signs to the development of nodules. LSD emerged in Asia and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, in October 2020 and has since spread throughout the region, resulting in productivity and economic losses.
Aim:
This study aimed to investigate the virus-causing papular dermatitis in cattle from the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam by analyzing its GPCR gene and assessing its evolutionary relationship with sequences in the GenBank database.
Methods:
Blood samples (n=180) were collected from cattle farms in Ben Tre, Tien Giang, and Tra Vinh provinces. PCR targeting the P32 antigen gene was utilized to detect LSDV presence, and GPCR gene amplification was performed to assess genetic variability.
Results:
LSDV was detected in 8.33% (15/180) of the samples using PCR targeting the P32 antigen gene. Each sample that tested positive for LSDV demonstrated complete amplification of the GPCR gene. Sequence alignments and phylogenetic analyses of the GPCR gene revealed that Mekong Delta LSDV isolates shared genetic similarities and possessed a 12-nucleotide insertion comparable to strains from China in 2019 and Northern Vietnam in 2020.
Conclusion:
This study provides preliminary insights into the molecular characteristics of LSDV in cattle from the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The observed genetic relatedness to other LSDV sequences from Asia and Southeast Asia underscores the importance of regional surveillance and control measures. These findings contribute to the development of effective strategies for LSDV control and prevention.

Key words: GPCR, Lumpy skin disease virus, Characterization, Mekong Delta, Vietnam


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
HTML Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Tran Ngoc Bich
Articles by Le Quang Trung
Articles by Truong Van Hieu
Articles by Vo Tuan Khai Huyen
Articles by Thai Quoc Hieu
Articles by Huynh Truong Giang
Articles by Nguyen Tran Phuoc Chien
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Bich TN, Trung LQ, Hieu TV, Huyen VTK, Hieu TQ, Giang HT, Chien NTP. Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(8): 1877-1895. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16


Web Style

Bich TN, Trung LQ, Hieu TV, Huyen VTK, Hieu TQ, Giang HT, Chien NTP. Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=198939 [Access: October 04, 2024]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Bich TN, Trung LQ, Hieu TV, Huyen VTK, Hieu TQ, Giang HT, Chien NTP. Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(8): 1877-1895. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Bich TN, Trung LQ, Hieu TV, Huyen VTK, Hieu TQ, Giang HT, Chien NTP. Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Open Vet J. (2024), [cited October 04, 2024]; 14(8): 1877-1895. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16



Harvard Style

Bich, T. N., Trung, . L. Q., Hieu, . T. V., Huyen, . V. T. K., Hieu, . T. Q., Giang, . H. T. & Chien, . N. T. P. (2024) Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Open Vet J, 14 (8), 1877-1895. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16



Turabian Style

Bich, Tran Ngoc, Le Quang Trung, Truong Van Hieu, Vo Tuan Khai Huyen, Thai Quoc Hieu, Huynh Truong Giang, and Nguyen Tran Phuoc Chien. 2024. Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (8), 1877-1895. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16



Chicago Style

Bich, Tran Ngoc, Le Quang Trung, Truong Van Hieu, Vo Tuan Khai Huyen, Thai Quoc Hieu, Huynh Truong Giang, and Nguyen Tran Phuoc Chien. "Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam." Open Veterinary Journal 14 (2024), 1877-1895. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Bich, Tran Ngoc, Le Quang Trung, Truong Van Hieu, Vo Tuan Khai Huyen, Thai Quoc Hieu, Huynh Truong Giang, and Nguyen Tran Phuoc Chien. "Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam." Open Veterinary Journal 14.8 (2024), 1877-1895. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Bich, T. N., Trung, . L. Q., Hieu, . T. V., Huyen, . V. T. K., Hieu, . T. Q., Giang, . H. T. & Chien, . N. T. P. (2024) Characterization and molecular identification of the lumpy skin disease virus in cattle in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (8), 1877-1895. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.16