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Genomic Characterization and Pathogenicity of a Novel Birnavirus Strain Isolated from Mandarin Fish (

Hetong Zhang, Dandan Zhou, Junjian Dong, Yunyun Yan, Shanshan Liu, Xing Ye, Jianguo He, Chengfei Sun

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Hetong ZhangKey Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fisheries Resource Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510310, China.
Dandan ZhouState Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Southern Marine Sciences and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510310, China.
Junjian DongKey Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fisheries Resource Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510310, China.
Yunyun YanKey Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fisheries Resource Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510310, China.
Shanshan LiuSchool of Ecology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
Xing YeKey Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fisheries Resource Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510310, China.
Jianguo HeSchool of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2460-7061
Chengfei SunKey Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fisheries Resource Application and Cultivation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Pearl River Fisheries Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510310, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7390-4241

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Abstract

backgroundBirnaviruses infect a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial hosts, including several economically important fish species. This study aimed to isolate and characterize a novel birnavirus strain from mandarin fish (

methodsA novel strain, designated mandarin fish birnavirus (MFBV), was isolated from diseased fish and propagated in SCK cells. The complete genome was determined using high-throughput sequencing and RACE. Viral replication kinetics, tissue distribution, and pathogenicity were assessed through in vitro infection, RT-qPCR, histopathology, and experimental challenges. In addition, disinfectant sensitivity and environmental stability were evaluated.

resultsThe MFBV genome comprises two segments (A: 3539 bp; B: 2719 bp), and phylogenetic analysis revealed close relatedness to largemouth bass birnavirus (LBBV) and

conclusionsThese findings demonstrate that MFBV can induce acute systemic infection in mandarin fish. The results offer new insights into the genomic and biological features of birnaviruses, contributing to improved disease management and viral taxonomy.

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BirnaviridaeFish DiseasesGenome, ViralPerciformesAnimalsFishesGenomicsPhylogenyVirus Replicationbirnavirusdisinfectantmandarin fishpathogenicity

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PMID40565521
PMCPMC12191561

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