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ArticlePathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Investigation of the Pathogenesis of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus in Indigenous Cattle in Kazakhstan.

Lespek Kutumbetov, Ainur Ragatova, Moldir Azanbekova, Balzhan Myrzakhmetova, Nurbek Aldayarov, Kuandyk Zhugunissov, Yergali Abduraimov, Raikhan Nissanova, Asylay Sarzhigitova, Nazerke Kemalova and 1 more

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Article in Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Lespek KutumbetovResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeiskiy 080423, Kazakhstan.
Ainur RagatovaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, A. Baitursynov Kostanay Regional University, Kostanay 110000, Kazakhstan.
Moldir AzanbekovaResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeiskiy 080423, Kazakhstan.
Balzhan MyrzakhmetovaResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeiskiy 080423, Kazakhstan.
Nurbek AldayarovDepartment of Biology, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Bishkek 720042, Kyrgyzstan.ORCID 0000-0001-8693-5904
Kuandyk ZhugunissovResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeiskiy 080423, Kazakhstan.ORCID 0000-0003-4238-5116
Yergali AbduraimovQazBioPharm National Holding, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
Raikhan NissanovaDepartment of Virology, Kazakh Scientific Research Veterinary Institute, Almaty 050016, Kazakhstan.ORCID 0000-0003-0548-9207
Asylay SarzhigitovaDepartment of Biology, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan.
Nazerke KemalovaDepartment of Biology, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan.
Arman IssimovDepartment of Biology, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan.ORCID 0000-0002-0486-0054

Funding

the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan АР23490023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates the virulence properties and pathogenetic characteristics of the Kazakhstani strain of LSDV (LSDV KZ-Kostanay-2018) in indigenous cattle under controlled conditions. Twelve non-breed cattle were inoculated intradermally and monitored for clinical, pathological, and immunological responses. Clinical signs, including fever, skin nodules, and lymphadenopathy, emerged as early as day 5 post-infection (pi), with peak severity observed between days 11 and 14. Rapid seroconversion was observed, with 100% of animals showing virus-neutralizing antibodies by day 13. Pathological findings revealed extensive necrosis, thrombosis, and edema, with pronounced damage in the spleen, lungs, and lymph nodes. Histological analyses identified widespread destructive changes in the dermis and systemic tissues, consistent with highly aggressive disease progression. Viral genome and replication were confirmed in blood, skin nodules, and lymph nodes, with peak viral loads between days 11 and 14 pi. These results align with findings in Russian cattle infected with the Saratov/2017 strain but demonstrate more rapid symptom onset and severe pathology, suggesting strain-specific virulence. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of LSDV pathogenesis and underscore the importance of regional adaptations in disease management.

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Cattle DiseasesLumpy Skin DiseaseLumpy skin disease virusAnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralCattleKazakhstanSkinViral LoadVirulenceVirus ReplicationAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, Viralexperimental inoculationKazakhstanLSDVlumpy skin disease

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