Orf virus whole genome sequencing
The present study reports the first laboratory-confirmed human case of ORFV infection in Portugal and provides the near-complete genome sequence of the identified strain, thereby contributing to the molecular epidemiology of this neglected zoonotic virus in Europe. This project will include samples of clinical origin from the National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), as well as samples of animal origin from the National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research (INIAV).
The present study reports the first laboratory-confirmed human case of ORFV infection in Portugal and provides the near-complete genome sequence of the identified strain, thereby contributing to the molecular epidemiology of this neglected zoonotic virus in Europe. This project will include samples of clinical origin from the National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), as well as samples of animal origin from the National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research (INIAV).
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH DR. RICARDO JORGE